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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Darley, accounting for 17.6% (827 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 827 people and 17.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Darley - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Darley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darley, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
515
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-14.0pp
515
11.0%
-14.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
737
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+15.7pp
737
15.7%
+15.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
827
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+17.6pp
827
17.6%
+17.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
583
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
583
12.4%
-12.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
676
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
676
14.4%
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
409
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
409
8.7%
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
412
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
412
8.8%
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
430
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
430
9.1%
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
106
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
106
2.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+512
-14.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+737
+15.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+827
+17.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+580
-12.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+676
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+409
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+412
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+430
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+106
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Darley. 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 | 515 | 11.0% | 12.6% | 3 | 25.0% | 12.7% | +512 | -14.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 737 | 15.7% | 17.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.9% | +737 | +15.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 827 | 17.6% | 17.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.5% | +827 | +17.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 583 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 3 | 25.0% | 11.0% | +580 | -12.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 676 | 14.4% | 13.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.1% | +676 | +14.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 409 | 8.7% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% | +409 | +8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 412 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | +412 | +8.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 430 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +430 | +9.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 106 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +106 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 4,703 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,691 | 0.0pp |