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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Tennant Creek, accounting for 23.4% (265 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 28 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tennant Creek - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tennant Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tennant Creek, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
158
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
158
14.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
250
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
250
22.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
115
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
115
10.2%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
265
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
265
23.4%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
149
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
149
13.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
45
4.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
28
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
28
2.5%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
89
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
89
7.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
24
2.1%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+10
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+4
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-27
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+28
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-16
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-19
-1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tennant Creek. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 158 | 14.0% | 14.4% | 148 | 12.8% | 13.0% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 250 | 22.1% | 18.8% | 246 | 21.3% | 19.3% | +4 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 115 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 142 | 12.3% | 10.8% | -27 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 265 | 23.4% | 19.4% | 237 | 20.5% | 19.3% | +28 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 149 | 13.2% | 9.8% | 155 | 13.4% | 10.5% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 45 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 61 | 5.3% | 4.5% | -16 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 28 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 35 | 3.0% | 2.9% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 89 | 7.9% | 16.9% | 101 | 8.7% | 15.9% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 43 | 3.7% | 3.5% | -19 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 1,131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |