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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Tea Tree (part), accounting for 19.8% (48 people). This share was higher than Brighton (M) (9.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 17 people and 4.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Tea Tree (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Tea Tree (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tea Tree (part), with comparison markers for Brighton (M).

Tea Tree (part)
Brighton (M)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

48

% of total

19.8%

Change from 2016

+4.4pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

39

% of total

16.0%

Change from 2016

+4.1pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

41

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

25

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

29

% of total

11.9%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

20

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

-2.2pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

11

% of total

4.5%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

18

% of total

7.4%

Change from 2016

-6.5pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

6

% of total

2.5%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Tea Tree (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).

Occupation of employment for Tea Tree (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
Occupation of employment for Tea Tree (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Brighton (M)%Count%Brighton (M)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers4819.8%9.5%3115.4%9.0%+17+4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals3916.0%10.5%2411.9%8.5%+15+4.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers4116.9%16.7%3316.4%16.4%+8+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers2510.3%15.1%2411.9%14.5%+1-1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers2911.9%14.3%2411.9%14.4%+50.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers208.2%10.0%2110.4%11.7%-1-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers114.5%9.0%105.0%9.1%+1-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers187.4%12.5%2813.9%14.7%-10-6.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated62.5%2.3%00.0%1.9%+6+2.5pp
Total243100.0%100.0%201100.0%100.0%+420.0pp