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 Travancore, accounting for 40.1% (524 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (31.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 37 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Travancore - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Travancore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Travancore, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
161
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
161
12.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
524
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
524
40.1%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
92
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
92
7.0%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
154
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
154
11.8%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
169
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
169
12.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
78
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
78
6.0%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
45
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
45
3.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
72
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
72
5.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
27
2.1%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
0.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-6
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+27
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-37
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Travancore. 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 | 161 | 12.3% | 16.4% | 164 | 12.3% | 15.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 524 | 40.1% | 31.3% | 530 | 39.8% | 29.3% | -6 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 92 | 7.0% | 9.6% | 81 | 6.1% | 10.2% | +11 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 154 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 127 | 9.5% | 9.5% | +27 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 169 | 12.9% | 14.6% | 184 | 13.8% | 15.4% | -15 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 78 | 6.0% | 8.1% | 115 | 8.6% | 9.6% | -37 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 45 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 33 | 2.5% | 3.6% | +12 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 72 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 78 | 5.9% | 5.7% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 27 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 26 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |