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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Swan Hill (RC), accounting for 19.2% (1,896 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (12%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 637 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Swan Hill (RC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Swan Hill (RC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swan Hill (RC), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,757
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,757
17.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,305
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,305
13.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,217
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,217
12.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,055
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,055
10.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
978
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
978
9.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
764
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
764
7.7%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
636
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
636
6.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,896
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
1,896
19.2%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
249
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
249
2.5%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+160
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+98
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+86
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+179
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+62
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-76
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+74
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+637
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+63
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Swan Hill (RC). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,757 | 17.8% | 14.5% | 1,597 | 18.6% | 14.6% | +160 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,305 | 13.2% | 18.8% | 1,207 | 14.1% | 17.4% | +98 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,217 | 12.3% | 14.4% | 1,131 | 13.2% | 14.8% | +86 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,055 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 876 | 10.2% | 11.7% | +179 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 978 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 916 | 10.7% | 11.3% | +62 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 764 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 840 | 9.8% | 9.7% | -76 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 636 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 562 | 6.6% | 6.5% | +74 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,896 | 19.2% | 12.0% | 1,259 | 14.7% | 12.4% | +637 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 249 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 186 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +63 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 9,866 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,568 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,298 | 0.0pp |