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 Albany, accounting for 31% (206 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (17.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 26 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Albany - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Albany in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albany, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
114
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
114
17.1%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
206
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
206
31.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
75
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
75
11.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
84
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
84
12.6%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
72
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
72
10.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
36
5.4%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
27
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
27
4.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
54
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
54
8.1%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
9
1.4%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+7
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+26
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-10
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Albany. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 114 | 17.1% | 12.6% | 107 | 16.0% | 12.6% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 206 | 31.0% | 17.2% | 206 | 30.7% | 16.0% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 75 | 11.3% | 15.5% | 69 | 10.3% | 16.0% | +6 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 84 | 12.6% | 14.1% | 58 | 8.7% | 13.1% | +26 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 72 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 72 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 36 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 53 | 7.9% | 10.2% | -17 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 27 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 33 | 4.9% | 6.9% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 54 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 64 | 9.6% | 12.6% | -10 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 7 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 665 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |