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 Merrimu, accounting for 16.6% (32 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 9 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Merrimu - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Merrimu in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Merrimu, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
26
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
26
13.5%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
24
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
24
12.4%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
32
16.6%
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
23
11.9%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
26
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
26
13.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
12
6.2%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
17
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
8.8%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
22
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
22
11.4%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
4
2.1%
-3.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-2
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+9
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-3.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Merrimu. 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 | 26 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 25 | 14.4% | 12.7% | +1 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 24 | 12.4% | 17.0% | 26 | 14.9% | 15.9% | -2 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 32 | 16.6% | 17.0% | 38 | 21.8% | 16.5% | -6 | -5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 23 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 14 | 8.0% | 11.0% | +9 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 26 | 13.5% | 13.8% | 26 | 14.9% | 14.1% | 0 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 12 | 6.2% | 7.8% | 14 | 8.0% | 8.6% | -2 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 17 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 15 | 8.6% | 9.5% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 22 | 11.4% | 9.6% | 15 | 8.6% | 9.7% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 9 | 5.2% | 1.8% | -5 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |