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 Little River (Vic.) (part), accounting for 16.6% (101 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (11.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 24 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Little River (Vic.) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Little River (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Little River (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
93
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
93
15.3%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
88
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
88
14.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
101
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
101
16.6%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
60
9.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
86
14.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
41
6.7%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
64
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
64
10.5%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
65
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
65
10.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
22
3.6%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+7
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-15
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+9
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-24
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+3
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
+2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Little River (Vic.) (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 93 | 15.3% | 10.7% | 86 | 13.8% | 10.7% | +7 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 88 | 14.4% | 21.9% | 85 | 13.7% | 18.5% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 101 | 16.6% | 11.8% | 116 | 18.6% | 12.7% | -15 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 60 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 51 | 8.2% | 11.2% | +9 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 86 | 14.1% | 13.4% | 92 | 14.8% | 15.3% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 41 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 65 | 10.5% | 9.7% | -24 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 64 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 52 | 8.4% | 10.6% | +12 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 65 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 62 | 10.0% | 9.4% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 22 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 10 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +12 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 609 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |