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 Little Grove, accounting for 20% (150 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (17.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 140 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Little Grove - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Little Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Little Grove, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
84
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-14.9pp
84
11.2%
-14.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
150
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
150
20.0%
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
146
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
146
19.5%
-6.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
99
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
99
13.2%
+8.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
87
11.6%
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
60
8.0%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
40
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
40
5.3%
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
69
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
69
9.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
8
1.1%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+66
-14.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+140
+5.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+128
-6.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+96
+8.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+76
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+56
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+40
+5.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+62
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Little Grove. 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 | 84 | 11.2% | 12.6% | 18 | 26.1% | 12.6% | +66 | -14.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 150 | 20.0% | 17.2% | 10 | 14.5% | 16.0% | +140 | +5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 146 | 19.5% | 15.5% | 18 | 26.1% | 16.0% | +128 | -6.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 99 | 13.2% | 14.1% | 3 | 4.3% | 13.1% | +96 | +8.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 87 | 11.6% | 10.5% | 11 | 15.9% | 11.2% | +76 | -4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 60 | 8.0% | 9.3% | 4 | 5.8% | 10.2% | +56 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 40 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% | +40 | +5.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 69 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 7 | 10.1% | 12.6% | +62 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +8 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 749 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +680 | 0.0pp |