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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Warumungu, accounting for 33.3% (10 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 6 people and 18.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Warumungu - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Warumungu in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Warumungu, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).

Warumungu
Barkly (R)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

6

% of total

20.0%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

6

% of total

20.0%

Change from 2016

+20.0pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-18.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

9

% of total

30.0%

Change from 2016

+18.9pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-11.1pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

10

% of total

33.3%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Warumungu. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).

Occupation of employment for Warumungu. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
Occupation of employment for Warumungu. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Barkly (R)%Count%Barkly (R)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers620.0%14.4%311.1%13.0%+3+8.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals620.0%18.8%00.0%19.3%+6+20.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers00.0%10.0%518.5%10.8%-5-18.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers930.0%19.4%311.1%19.3%+6+18.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers00.0%9.8%311.1%10.5%-3-11.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%4.3%00.0%4.5%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers00.0%4.0%00.0%2.9%00.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers1033.3%16.9%1037.0%15.9%0-3.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.5%00.0%3.5%00.0pp
Total30100.0%100.0%27100.0%100.0%+30.0pp