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 Bandiana, accounting for 40.4% (213 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (15.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 120 people and 14.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Bandiana - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Bandiana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bandiana, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).

Bandiana
Wodonga (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

43

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

-4.9pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

63

% of total

12.0%

Change from 2016

-3.8pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

213

% of total

40.4%

Change from 2016

+14.3pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

84

% of total

15.9%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

43

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

-2.1pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

18

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-2.7pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

26

% of total

4.9%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

27

% of total

5.1%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

14

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Bandiana. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).

Occupation of employment for Bandiana. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Occupation of employment for Bandiana. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wodonga (C)%Count%Wodonga (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers438.2%10.9%4713.1%10.5%-4-4.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals6312.0%17.4%5715.8%16.3%+6-3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers21340.4%15.8%9326.1%16.6%+120+14.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers8415.9%14.6%5515.3%13.2%+29+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers438.2%11.8%3710.3%12.6%+6-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers183.4%9.1%226.1%10.4%-4-2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers264.9%7.7%215.8%7.6%+5-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers275.1%11.1%133.6%11.2%+14+1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated142.7%1.7%143.9%1.7%0-1.2pp
Total527100.0%100.0%358100.0%100.0%+1690.0pp