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 Thomastown, accounting for 15.5% (1,215 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 1,215 people and 15.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Thomastown - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Thomastown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Thomastown, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
609
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-33.9pp
609
7.8%
-33.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,112
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
1,112
14.2%
+14.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,215
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+15.5pp
1,215
15.5%
+15.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
963
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
963
12.3%
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
925
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
925
11.8%
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
703
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
703
9.0%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
916
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
916
11.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,201
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+15.3pp
1,201
15.3%
+15.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
199
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
199
2.5%
-10.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+599
-33.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,112
+14.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,215
+15.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+963
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+925
+11.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+700
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+913
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+1,201
+15.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+196
-10.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Thomastown. 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 | 609 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 10 | 41.7% | 9.7% | +599 | -33.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,112 | 14.2% | 18.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.2% | +1,112 | +14.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,215 | 15.5% | 14.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.4% | +1,215 | +15.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 963 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% | +963 | +12.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 925 | 11.8% | 13.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.8% | +925 | +11.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 703 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 3 | 12.5% | 11.1% | +700 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 916 | 11.7% | 8.5% | 3 | 12.5% | 8.9% | +913 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,201 | 15.3% | 10.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +1,201 | +15.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 199 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3 | 12.5% | 1.8% | +196 | -10.0pp |
| Total | 7,836 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,812 | 0.0pp |