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 Fawkner (part), accounting for 23.5% (1,325 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,322 people, while its share fell by 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Fawkner (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Fawkner (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fawkner (part), with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
517
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-45.3pp
517
9.2%
-45.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,325
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
1,325
23.5%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
759
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
759
13.4%
+13.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
668
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
668
11.8%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
610
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
610
10.8%
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
476
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
476
8.4%
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
503
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
503
8.9%
+8.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
612
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
612
10.8%
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
171
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
171
3.0%
+3.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+511
-45.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,322
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+759
+13.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+668
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+610
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+476
+8.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+503
+8.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+612
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+171
+3.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Fawkner (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 517 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 6 | 54.5% | 12.2% | +511 | -45.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,325 | 23.5% | 34.7% | 3 | 27.3% | 31.1% | +1,322 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 759 | 13.4% | 10.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.5% | +759 | +13.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 668 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +668 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 610 | 10.8% | 12.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.5% | +610 | +10.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 476 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.5% | +476 | +8.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 503 | 8.9% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% | +503 | +8.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 612 | 10.8% | 6.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.1% | +612 | +10.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 171 | 3.0% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +171 | +3.0pp |
| Total | 5,645 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,634 | 0.0pp |