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 Whittlesea, accounting for 22.7% (638 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 93 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Whittlesea - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Whittlesea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whittlesea, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
304
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
304
10.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
375
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
375
13.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
638
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
638
22.7%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
372
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
372
13.2%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
383
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
383
13.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
253
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
253
9.0%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
183
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
183
6.5%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
256
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
256
9.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
46
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
46
1.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+30
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+40
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+87
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+93
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+33
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-9
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+27
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Whittlesea. 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 | 304 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 274 | 10.9% | 9.7% | +30 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 375 | 13.3% | 18.7% | 335 | 13.3% | 16.2% | +40 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 638 | 22.7% | 14.7% | 551 | 21.9% | 15.4% | +87 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 372 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 279 | 11.1% | 11.4% | +93 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 383 | 13.6% | 13.9% | 350 | 13.9% | 14.8% | +33 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 253 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 262 | 10.4% | 11.1% | -9 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 183 | 6.5% | 8.5% | 188 | 7.5% | 8.9% | -5 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 256 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 229 | 9.1% | 10.7% | +27 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 46 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 39 | 1.6% | 1.8% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,816 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,511 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +305 | 0.0pp |