Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Aberfeldie, accounting for 29.6% (650 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 86 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Aberfeldie - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Aberfeldie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aberfeldie, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
432
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
432
19.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
650
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
650
29.6%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
194
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
194
8.8%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
173
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
173
7.9%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
342
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
342
15.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
205
9.3%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
54
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
54
2.5%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
108
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
108
4.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
45
2.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+48
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+86
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-24
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-30
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-37
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Aberfeldie. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 432 | 19.7% | 16.4% | 384 | 18.0% | 15.0% | +48 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 650 | 29.6% | 31.3% | 564 | 26.5% | 29.3% | +86 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 194 | 8.8% | 9.6% | 218 | 10.2% | 10.2% | -24 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 173 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 203 | 9.5% | 9.5% | -30 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 342 | 15.6% | 14.6% | 336 | 15.8% | 15.4% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 205 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 242 | 11.4% | 9.6% | -37 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 54 | 2.5% | 3.4% | 43 | 2.0% | 3.6% | +11 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 108 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 92 | 4.3% | 5.7% | +16 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 45 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 37 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |