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 Bayonet Head, accounting for 15.6% (234 people). This share was similar to Albany (C) (15.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 43 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bayonet Head - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bayonet Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bayonet Head, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
142
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
142
9.5%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
230
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
230
15.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
234
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
234
15.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
218
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
218
14.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
191
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
191
12.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
173
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
173
11.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
116
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
116
7.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
180
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
180
12.0%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
21
1.4%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+23
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+43
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+37
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+34
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+14
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+28
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+31
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-7
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bayonet Head. 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 | 142 | 9.5% | 12.6% | 119 | 9.2% | 12.6% | +23 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 230 | 15.4% | 17.2% | 187 | 14.4% | 16.0% | +43 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 234 | 15.6% | 15.5% | 197 | 15.2% | 16.0% | +37 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 218 | 14.6% | 14.1% | 184 | 14.2% | 13.1% | +34 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 191 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 177 | 13.6% | 11.2% | +14 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 173 | 11.6% | 9.3% | 145 | 11.2% | 10.2% | +28 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 116 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 110 | 8.5% | 6.9% | +6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 180 | 12.0% | 12.6% | 149 | 11.5% | 12.6% | +31 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 21 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 28 | 2.2% | 1.6% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +199 | 0.0pp |