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 Keilor East (part), accounting for 25.2% (1,757 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,757 people and 25.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Keilor East (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Keilor East (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor East (part), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
998
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-25.7pp
998
14.3%
-25.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,757
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
+25.2pp
1,757
25.2%
+25.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
845
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
845
12.1%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
683
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
683
9.8%
+9.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,116
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+16.0pp
1,116
16.0%
+16.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
645
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
645
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
362
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
362
5.2%
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
432
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
432
6.2%
+6.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
150
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
150
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+990
-25.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,757
+25.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+842
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+683
+9.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,116
+16.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+645
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+359
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+432
+6.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+150
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Keilor East (part). 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 | 998 | 14.3% | 16.4% | 8 | 40.0% | 15.0% | +990 | -25.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,757 | 25.2% | 31.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 29.3% | +1,757 | +25.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 845 | 12.1% | 9.6% | 3 | 15.0% | 10.2% | +842 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 683 | 9.8% | 9.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | +683 | +9.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,116 | 16.0% | 14.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.4% | +1,116 | +16.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 645 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.6% | +645 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 362 | 5.2% | 3.4% | 3 | 15.0% | 3.6% | +359 | -9.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 432 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% | +432 | +6.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 150 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +150 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 6,984 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,964 | 0.0pp |