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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Moyne (S), accounting for 26.1% (2,225 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 241 people and 1.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Moyne (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Moyne (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Moyne (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..

Moyne (S)
Regional Vic.

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

2,225

% of total

26.1%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

1,317

% of total

15.4%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

1,075

% of total

12.6%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

875

% of total

10.2%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

700

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

576

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

489

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

1,118

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

159

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Moyne (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..

Occupation of employment for Moyne (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
Occupation of employment for Moyne (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional Vic.%Count%Regional Vic.%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2,22526.1%14.5%2,13427.6%14.6%+91-1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals1,31715.4%18.8%1,07613.9%17.4%+241+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1,07512.6%14.4%93812.1%14.8%+137+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers87510.2%12.7%7009.1%11.7%+175+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers7008.2%10.9%6568.5%11.3%+44-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers5766.7%8.5%5256.8%9.7%+51-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers4895.7%6.3%5136.6%6.5%-24-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers1,11813.1%12.0%1,05113.6%12.4%+67-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated1591.9%1.9%1401.8%1.7%+19+0.1pp
Total8,539100.0%100.0%7,730100.0%100.0%+8090.0pp