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 Greendale (Vic.), accounting for 17.4% (55 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 13 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Greendale (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Greendale (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greendale (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
35
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
35
11.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
47
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
47
14.8%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
55
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
55
17.4%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
38
12.0%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
40
12.6%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
24
7.6%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
21
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
21
6.6%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
46
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
46
14.5%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
7
2.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+3
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-4
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+10
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+3
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Greendale (Vic.). 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 | 35 | 11.0% | 12.6% | 32 | 11.1% | 12.7% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 47 | 14.8% | 17.0% | 51 | 17.7% | 15.9% | -4 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 55 | 17.4% | 17.0% | 45 | 15.6% | 16.5% | +10 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 38 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 25 | 8.7% | 11.0% | +13 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 40 | 12.6% | 13.8% | 39 | 13.5% | 14.1% | +1 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 24 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 25 | 8.7% | 8.6% | -1 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 21 | 6.6% | 8.6% | 26 | 9.0% | 9.5% | -5 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 46 | 14.5% | 9.6% | 43 | 14.9% | 9.7% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6 | 2.1% | 1.8% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 317 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 288 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |