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 Parwan (part), accounting for 19.5% (15 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which decreased by 7 people and 7.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Parwan (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Parwan (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Parwan (part), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).

Parwan (part)
Moorabool (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

13

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

13

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

+5.1pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

15

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-5.9pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

15

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

+1.9pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-3.5pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

3

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

6

% of total

7.8%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

4

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

+1.7pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Parwan (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).

Occupation of employment for Parwan (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
Occupation of employment for Parwan (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Moorabool (S)%Count%Moorabool (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers1316.9%12.6%1517.6%12.7%-2-0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals1316.9%17.0%1011.8%15.9%+3+5.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1519.5%17.0%2124.7%16.5%-6-5.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers00.0%11.8%55.9%11.0%-5-5.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers1519.5%13.8%1517.6%14.1%0+1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%7.8%33.5%8.6%-3-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers33.9%8.6%1011.8%9.5%-7-7.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers67.8%9.6%910.6%9.7%-3-2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated45.2%1.9%33.5%1.8%+1+1.7pp
Total77100.0%100.0%85100.0%100.0%-80.0pp