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 West, accounting for 29.8% (252 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 249 people and 21.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Essendon West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Essendon West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Essendon West, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
169
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-19.5pp
169
20.0%
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
252
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
252
29.8%
+21.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
90
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
90
10.6%
-7.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
64
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
64
7.6%
-10.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
104
12.3%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
70
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
70
8.3%
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
36
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
36
4.3%
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
46
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
46
5.4%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
10
1.2%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+154
-19.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+249
+21.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+83
-7.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+57
-10.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+100
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+70
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+32
-6.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+43
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Essendon 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 | 169 | 20.0% | 16.4% | 15 | 39.5% | 15.0% | +154 | -19.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 252 | 29.8% | 31.3% | 3 | 7.9% | 29.3% | +249 | +21.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 90 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 7 | 18.4% | 10.2% | +83 | -7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 64 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 7 | 18.4% | 9.5% | +57 | -10.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 104 | 12.3% | 14.6% | 4 | 10.5% | 15.4% | +100 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 70 | 8.3% | 8.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.6% | +70 | +8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 36 | 4.3% | 3.4% | 4 | 10.5% | 3.6% | +32 | -6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 46 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 3 | 7.9% | 5.7% | +43 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 847 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +809 | 0.0pp |