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 Acton (Tas.), accounting for 17.5% (98 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (14.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 28 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Acton (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Acton (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Acton (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
42
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
42
7.5%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
51
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
51
9.1%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
77
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
77
13.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
98
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
98
17.5%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
47
8.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
77
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
77
13.7%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
54
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
54
9.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
97
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
97
17.3%
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
16
2.9%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+18
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+17
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+28
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-19
-5.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-2
-0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Acton (Tas.). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 42 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 24 | 4.8% | 9.7% | +18 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 51 | 9.1% | 16.0% | 34 | 6.8% | 14.6% | +17 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 77 | 13.7% | 14.4% | 71 | 14.1% | 14.3% | +6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 98 | 17.5% | 14.6% | 70 | 13.9% | 12.7% | +28 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 47 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 42 | 8.3% | 13.2% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 77 | 13.7% | 10.1% | 88 | 17.5% | 11.6% | -11 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 54 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 48 | 9.5% | 8.5% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 97 | 17.3% | 13.1% | 116 | 23.1% | 13.7% | -19 | -5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 2.9% | 1.5% | 18 | 3.6% | 1.8% | -2 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 561 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |