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 Break O'Day (M), accounting for 15.4% (358 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 83 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Break O'Day (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Break O'Day (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Break O'Day (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
342
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
342
14.7%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
318
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
318
13.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
347
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
347
14.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
328
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
328
14.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
215
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
215
9.2%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
211
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
211
9.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
164
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
164
7.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
358
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
358
15.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
48
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
48
2.1%
+0.4pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+12
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+82
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+83
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+74
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+18
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+32
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+9
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+78
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Break O'Day (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 342 | 14.7% | 13.1% | 330 | 17.1% | 13.0% | +12 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 318 | 13.7% | 16.5% | 236 | 12.2% | 15.6% | +82 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 347 | 14.9% | 14.5% | 264 | 13.7% | 14.6% | +83 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 328 | 14.1% | 13.3% | 254 | 13.1% | 12.0% | +74 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 215 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 197 | 10.2% | 11.6% | +18 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 211 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 179 | 9.3% | 10.0% | +32 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 164 | 7.0% | 8.0% | 155 | 8.0% | 7.9% | +9 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 358 | 15.4% | 13.3% | 280 | 14.5% | 13.6% | +78 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 48 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 32 | 1.7% | 1.8% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,933 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +395 | 0.0pp |