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 Moonee Ponds, accounting for 36.4% (3,438 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 933 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Moonee Ponds - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Moonee Ponds in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moonee Ponds, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,666
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,666
17.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,438
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
3,438
36.4%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
760
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
760
8.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
800
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
800
8.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,288
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,288
13.7%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
708
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
708
7.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
195
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
195
2.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
431
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
431
4.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
145
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
145
1.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+345
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+933
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+77
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+125
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+169
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+36
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+13
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+96
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+40
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Moonee Ponds. 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 | 1,666 | 17.7% | 16.4% | 1,321 | 17.4% | 15.0% | +345 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,438 | 36.4% | 31.3% | 2,505 | 33.0% | 29.3% | +933 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 760 | 8.1% | 9.6% | 683 | 9.0% | 10.2% | +77 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 800 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 675 | 8.9% | 9.5% | +125 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,288 | 13.7% | 14.6% | 1,119 | 14.7% | 15.4% | +169 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 708 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 672 | 8.8% | 9.6% | +36 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 195 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 182 | 2.4% | 3.6% | +13 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 431 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 335 | 4.4% | 5.7% | +96 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 145 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 105 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +40 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 9,434 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,599 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,835 | 0.0pp |