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 Essendon North, accounting for 26.6% (455 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 53 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Essendon North - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Essendon North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Essendon North, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
250
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
250
14.6%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
455
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
455
26.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
187
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
187
10.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
173
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
173
10.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
292
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
292
17.1%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
139
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
139
8.1%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
64
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
64
3.7%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
117
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
117
6.8%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
2.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+51
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+29
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+12
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+53
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-36
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+30
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Essendon North. 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 | 250 | 14.6% | 16.4% | 199 | 12.8% | 15.0% | +51 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 455 | 26.6% | 31.3% | 426 | 27.3% | 29.3% | +29 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 187 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 184 | 11.8% | 10.2% | +3 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 173 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 161 | 10.3% | 9.5% | +12 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 292 | 17.1% | 14.6% | 239 | 15.3% | 15.4% | +53 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 139 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 175 | 11.2% | 9.6% | -36 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 64 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 57 | 3.7% | 3.6% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 117 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 87 | 5.6% | 5.7% | +30 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 36 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 34 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,709 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,560 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +149 | 0.0pp |