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, accounting for 30.6% (2,966 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (34.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 725 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Pascoe Vale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Pascoe Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pascoe Vale, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,380
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,380
14.2%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,966
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
2,966
30.6%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,171
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,171
12.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
923
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
923
9.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,380
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,380
14.2%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
692
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
692
7.1%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
396
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
396
4.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
596
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
596
6.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
197
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
197
2.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+344
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+725
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+115
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+126
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+63
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-44
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+38
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+31
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+58
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Pascoe Vale. 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 | 1,380 | 14.2% | 13.6% | 1,036 | 12.6% | 12.2% | +344 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,966 | 30.6% | 34.7% | 2,241 | 27.2% | 31.1% | +725 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,171 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 1,056 | 12.8% | 11.5% | +115 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 923 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 797 | 9.7% | 10.2% | +126 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,380 | 14.2% | 12.4% | 1,317 | 16.0% | 13.5% | +63 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 692 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 736 | 8.9% | 8.5% | -44 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 396 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 358 | 4.3% | 4.2% | +38 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 596 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 565 | 6.8% | 7.1% | +31 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 197 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 139 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +58 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 9,707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,454 | 0.0pp |