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 Airport West, accounting for 23.5% (984 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 226 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Airport West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Airport West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Airport West, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
601
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
601
14.3%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
984
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
984
23.5%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
598
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
598
14.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
429
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
429
10.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
670
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
670
16.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
325
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
325
7.8%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
222
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
222
5.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
291
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
291
6.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
72
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
72
1.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+135
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+226
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+95
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+64
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+65
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-46
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-3
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+45
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Airport West. 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 | 601 | 14.3% | 16.4% | 466 | 12.9% | 15.0% | +135 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 984 | 23.5% | 31.3% | 758 | 21.0% | 29.3% | +226 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 598 | 14.3% | 9.6% | 503 | 13.9% | 10.2% | +95 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 429 | 10.2% | 9.1% | 365 | 10.1% | 9.5% | +64 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 670 | 16.0% | 14.6% | 605 | 16.8% | 15.4% | +65 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 325 | 7.8% | 8.1% | 371 | 10.3% | 9.6% | -46 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 222 | 5.3% | 3.4% | 225 | 6.2% | 3.6% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 291 | 6.9% | 5.7% | 246 | 6.8% | 5.7% | +45 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 72 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 71 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 4,189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,608 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +581 | 0.0pp |