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 Burnley, accounting for 43.2% (221 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 25 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Burnley - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Burnley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnley, with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
92
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
92
18.0%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
221
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
221
43.2%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
50
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
50
9.8%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
46
9.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
46
9.0%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
30
5.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
4
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
4
0.8%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
16
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
3.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+11
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+25
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+8
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-19
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
0
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Burnley. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 92 | 18.0% | 18.0% | 81 | 16.2% | 16.8% | +11 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 221 | 43.2% | 45.9% | 196 | 39.2% | 42.8% | +25 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 50 | 9.8% | 6.4% | 42 | 8.4% | 6.9% | +8 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 46 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 47 | 9.4% | 8.8% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 46 | 9.0% | 10.1% | 65 | 13.0% | 10.9% | -19 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 30 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 34 | 6.8% | 7.2% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 4 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 10 | 2.0% | 1.5% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 16 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 16 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 3 | 0.6% | 1.7% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 511 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 500 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |