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 Coburg North, accounting for 34.1% (1,439 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,439 people and 34.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Coburg North - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Coburg North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Coburg North, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).

Coburg North
Moreland (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

580

% of total

13.7%

Change from 2016

+13.7pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

1,439

% of total

34.1%

Change from 2016

+34.1pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

490

% of total

11.6%

Change from 2016

+11.6pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

398

% of total

9.4%

Change from 2016

+9.4pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

489

% of total

11.6%

Change from 2016

+11.6pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

331

% of total

7.8%

Change from 2016

+7.8pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

148

% of total

3.5%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

277

% of total

6.6%

Change from 2016

+6.6pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

57

% of total

1.4%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Coburg North. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).

Occupation of employment for Coburg North. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).
Occupation of employment for Coburg North. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Moreland (C)%Count%Moreland (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers58013.7%13.6%00.0%12.2%+580+13.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals1,43934.1%34.7%00.0%31.1%+1,439+34.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers49011.6%10.5%00.0%11.5%+490+11.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers3989.4%10.0%00.0%10.2%+398+9.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers48911.6%12.4%00.0%13.5%+489+11.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers3317.8%6.9%00.0%8.5%+331+7.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1483.5%3.7%00.0%4.2%+148+3.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers2776.6%6.2%00.0%7.1%+277+6.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated571.4%1.8%00.0%1.7%+57+1.4pp
Total4,219100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+4,219+100.0pp