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 Niddrie, accounting for 26.6% (847 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 844 people and 21.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Niddrie - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Niddrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Niddrie, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
519
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
519
16.3%
-7.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
847
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+21.8pp
847
26.6%
+21.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
342
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
342
10.7%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
307
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
307
9.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
506
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
506
15.9%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
312
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
312
9.8%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
110
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
110
3.5%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
185
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-11.9pp
185
5.8%
-11.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
57
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
57
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+504
-7.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+844
+21.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+333
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+301
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+495
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+307
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+106
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+174
-11.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+57
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Niddrie. 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 | 519 | 16.3% | 16.4% | 15 | 24.2% | 15.0% | +504 | -7.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 847 | 26.6% | 31.3% | 3 | 4.8% | 29.3% | +844 | +21.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 342 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 9 | 14.5% | 10.2% | +333 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 307 | 9.6% | 9.1% | 6 | 9.7% | 9.5% | +301 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 506 | 15.9% | 14.6% | 11 | 17.7% | 15.4% | +495 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 312 | 9.8% | 8.1% | 5 | 8.1% | 9.6% | +307 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 110 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 4 | 6.5% | 3.6% | +106 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 185 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 11 | 17.7% | 5.7% | +174 | -11.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 57 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +57 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 3,186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,124 | 0.0pp |