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 Kalgan, accounting for 23.7% (101 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (17.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 28 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kalgan - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kalgan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalgan, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
69
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
69
16.2%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
101
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
101
23.7%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
63
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
63
14.8%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
38
8.9%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
36
8.5%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
32
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
32
7.5%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
18
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
18
4.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
53
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
53
12.4%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
7
1.6%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+10
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+27
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+28
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-3
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+6
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+22
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kalgan. 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 | 69 | 16.2% | 12.6% | 59 | 18.3% | 12.6% | +10 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 101 | 23.7% | 17.2% | 74 | 22.9% | 16.0% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 63 | 14.8% | 15.5% | 35 | 10.8% | 16.0% | +28 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 38 | 8.9% | 14.1% | 41 | 12.7% | 13.1% | -3 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 36 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 30 | 9.3% | 11.2% | +6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 32 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 26 | 8.0% | 10.2% | +6 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 18 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 13 | 4.0% | 6.9% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 53 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 31 | 9.6% | 12.6% | +22 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 8 | 2.5% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 426 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 323 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +103 | 0.0pp |