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 Gowanbrae, accounting for 24.5% (376 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 56 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gowanbrae - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gowanbrae in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gowanbrae, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
253
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
253
16.5%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
376
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
376
24.5%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
181
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
181
11.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
141
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
141
9.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
253
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
253
16.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
126
8.2%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
71
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
71
4.6%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
82
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
82
5.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
39
2.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+53
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+56
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+20
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+17
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+16
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-3
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+26
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gowanbrae. 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 | 253 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 200 | 14.7% | 12.2% | +53 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 376 | 24.5% | 34.7% | 320 | 23.6% | 31.1% | +56 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 181 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 161 | 11.9% | 11.5% | +20 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 141 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 124 | 9.1% | 10.2% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 253 | 16.5% | 12.4% | 237 | 17.5% | 13.5% | +16 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 126 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 136 | 10.0% | 8.5% | -10 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 71 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 74 | 5.5% | 4.2% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 82 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 84 | 6.2% | 7.1% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 13 | 1.0% | 1.7% | +26 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 1,534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,357 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +177 | 0.0pp |