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 Glenroy (Vic.), accounting for 23.5% (2,607 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 2,598 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Glenroy (Vic.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Glenroy (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenroy (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,097
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,097
9.9%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,607
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
2,607
23.5%
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,577
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
1,577
14.2%
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,377
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,377
12.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,374
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
1,374
12.4%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
784
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
784
7.1%
-7.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
745
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
745
6.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,306
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
1,306
11.8%
-7.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
229
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
229
2.1%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1,089
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2,598
+10.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,571
+5.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1,368
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,367
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+774
-7.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+740
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+1,292
-7.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+226
-2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Glenroy (Vic.). 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 | 1,097 | 9.9% | 13.6% | 8 | 11.3% | 12.2% | +1,089 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,607 | 23.5% | 34.7% | 9 | 12.7% | 31.1% | +2,598 | +10.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,577 | 14.2% | 10.5% | 6 | 8.5% | 11.5% | +1,571 | +5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,377 | 12.4% | 10.0% | 9 | 12.7% | 10.2% | +1,368 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,374 | 12.4% | 12.4% | 7 | 9.9% | 13.5% | +1,367 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 784 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 10 | 14.1% | 8.5% | +774 | -7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 745 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5 | 7.0% | 4.2% | +740 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,306 | 11.8% | 6.2% | 14 | 19.7% | 7.1% | +1,292 | -7.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 229 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3 | 4.2% | 1.7% | +226 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 11,096 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11,025 | 0.0pp |