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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Eden Park, accounting for 18.8% (114 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 96 people, while its share fell by 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Eden Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Eden Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eden Park, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
90
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
90
14.9%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
90
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
90
14.9%
-7.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
114
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
114
18.8%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
60
9.9%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
92
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
92
15.2%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
60
9.9%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
37
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
37
6.1%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
56
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-11.2pp
56
9.3%
-11.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
14
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
14
2.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+79
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+70
-7.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+96
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+56
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+81
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+53
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+33
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+38
-11.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Eden Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whittlesea (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 90 | 14.9% | 10.1% | 11 | 12.5% | 9.7% | +79 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 90 | 14.9% | 18.7% | 20 | 22.7% | 16.2% | +70 | -7.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 114 | 18.8% | 14.7% | 18 | 20.5% | 15.4% | +96 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 60 | 9.9% | 12.5% | 4 | 4.5% | 11.4% | +56 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 92 | 15.2% | 13.9% | 11 | 12.5% | 14.8% | +81 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 60 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 7 | 8.0% | 11.1% | +53 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 37 | 6.1% | 8.5% | 4 | 4.5% | 8.9% | +33 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 56 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 18 | 20.5% | 10.7% | +38 | -11.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 14 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +14 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +517 | 0.0pp |