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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Brighton (M), accounting for 16.7% (1,375 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 306 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Brighton (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Brighton (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brighton (M), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
785
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
785
9.5%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
867
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
867
10.5%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,375
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,375
16.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,245
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,245
15.1%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,183
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,183
14.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
823
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
823
10.0%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
746
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
746
9.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,035
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,035
12.5%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
189
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
189
2.3%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+190
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+306
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+288
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+284
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+225
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+49
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+143
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+62
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+66
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Brighton (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 785 | 9.5% | 12.3% | 595 | 9.0% | 11.3% | +190 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 867 | 10.5% | 24.0% | 561 | 8.5% | 22.6% | +306 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,375 | 16.7% | 13.2% | 1,087 | 16.4% | 13.3% | +288 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,245 | 15.1% | 14.0% | 961 | 14.5% | 12.8% | +284 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,183 | 14.3% | 12.9% | 958 | 14.4% | 14.7% | +225 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 823 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 774 | 11.7% | 9.7% | +49 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 746 | 9.0% | 4.5% | 603 | 9.1% | 4.5% | +143 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,035 | 12.5% | 9.0% | 973 | 14.7% | 9.2% | +62 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 189 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 123 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +66 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 8,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,620 | 0.0pp |