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 Ballan, accounting for 15.9% (256 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 254 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ballan - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ballan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ballan, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
227
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-54.5pp
227
14.1%
-54.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
256
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
256
15.9%
+7.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
254
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
254
15.8%
+15.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
194
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
194
12.1%
+12.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
217
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
217
13.5%
+13.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
130
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
130
8.1%
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
110
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
110
6.8%
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
184
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
184
11.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
22
1.4%
-7.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+203
-54.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+253
+7.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+254
+15.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+194
+12.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+217
+13.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+130
+8.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+110
+6.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+180
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+19
-7.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ballan. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 227 | 14.1% | 12.6% | 24 | 68.6% | 12.7% | +203 | -54.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 256 | 15.9% | 17.0% | 3 | 8.6% | 15.9% | +253 | +7.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 254 | 15.8% | 17.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.5% | +254 | +15.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 194 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +194 | +12.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 217 | 13.5% | 13.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.1% | +217 | +13.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 130 | 8.1% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% | +130 | +8.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 110 | 6.8% | 8.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | +110 | +6.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 184 | 11.4% | 9.6% | 4 | 11.4% | 9.7% | +180 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 22 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3 | 8.6% | 1.8% | +19 | -7.2pp |
| Total | 1,607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,572 | 0.0pp |