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 Towong (S), accounting for 26.1% (746 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 55 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Towong (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Towong (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Towong (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
746
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
746
26.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
406
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
406
14.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
360
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
360
12.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
290
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
290
10.2%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
279
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
279
9.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
156
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
156
5.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
194
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
194
6.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
363
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
363
12.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
64
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
64
2.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+31
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+25
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-10
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+55
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+26
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+42
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Towong (S). 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 | 746 | 26.1% | 14.5% | 715 | 26.7% | 14.6% | +31 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 406 | 14.2% | 18.8% | 381 | 14.3% | 17.4% | +25 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 360 | 12.6% | 14.4% | 370 | 13.8% | 14.8% | -10 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 290 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 235 | 8.8% | 11.7% | +55 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 279 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 253 | 9.5% | 11.3% | +26 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 156 | 5.5% | 8.5% | 166 | 6.2% | 9.7% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 194 | 6.8% | 6.3% | 180 | 6.7% | 6.5% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 363 | 12.7% | 12.0% | 321 | 12.0% | 12.4% | +42 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 64 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 48 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,673 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +183 | 0.0pp |