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 Pascoe Vale South, accounting for 31.4% (1,789 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 368 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Pascoe Vale South - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Pascoe Vale South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pascoe Vale South, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
940
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
940
16.5%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,789
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,789
31.4%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
580
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
580
10.2%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
500
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
500
8.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
833
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
833
14.6%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
507
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
507
8.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
166
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
166
2.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
284
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
284
5.0%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
96
1.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+268
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+368
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+44
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+31
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+22
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+10
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+28
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Pascoe Vale South. 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 | 940 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 672 | 13.7% | 12.2% | +268 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,789 | 31.4% | 34.7% | 1,421 | 29.0% | 31.1% | +368 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 580 | 10.2% | 10.5% | 578 | 11.8% | 11.5% | +2 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 500 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 456 | 9.3% | 10.2% | +44 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 833 | 14.6% | 12.4% | 802 | 16.4% | 13.5% | +31 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 507 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 485 | 9.9% | 8.5% | +22 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 166 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 154 | 3.1% | 4.2% | +12 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 284 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 274 | 5.6% | 7.1% | +10 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 96 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 68 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +28 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,692 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,900 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +792 | 0.0pp |