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 Lalor, accounting for 16.2% (1,466 people). This share was lower than Whittlesea (C) (18.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 453 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lalor - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lalor in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lalor, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
758
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
758
8.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,466
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
1,466
16.2%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,332
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,332
14.7%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,053
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,053
11.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,177
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,177
13.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
772
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
772
8.5%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
969
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
969
10.7%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,299
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,299
14.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
223
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
223
2.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+138
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+453
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-27
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+204
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+134
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-106
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+16
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+34
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lalor. 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 | 758 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 620 | 7.6% | 9.7% | +138 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,466 | 16.2% | 18.7% | 1,013 | 12.4% | 16.2% | +453 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,332 | 14.7% | 14.7% | 1,359 | 16.6% | 15.4% | -27 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,053 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 849 | 10.4% | 11.4% | +204 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,177 | 13.0% | 13.9% | 1,043 | 12.7% | 14.8% | +134 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 772 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 878 | 10.7% | 11.1% | -106 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 969 | 10.7% | 8.5% | 958 | 11.7% | 8.9% | +11 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,299 | 14.4% | 10.1% | 1,283 | 15.7% | 10.7% | +16 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 223 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 189 | 2.3% | 1.8% | +34 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 9,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +852 | 0.0pp |