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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Burnie (C), accounting for 16% (1,394 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 299 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Burnie (C) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Burnie (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnie (C), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
843
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
843
9.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,394
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,394
16.0%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,259
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,259
14.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,275
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,275
14.6%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,007
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,007
11.5%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
883
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
883
10.1%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
801
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
801
9.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,144
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,144
13.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
130
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
130
1.5%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+97
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+274
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+165
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+299
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-3
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+150
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+97
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-11
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Burnie (C). 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 | 843 | 9.6% | 13.1% | 746 | 9.7% | 13.0% | +97 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,394 | 16.0% | 16.5% | 1,120 | 14.6% | 15.6% | +274 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,259 | 14.4% | 14.5% | 1,094 | 14.3% | 14.6% | +165 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,275 | 14.6% | 13.3% | 976 | 12.7% | 12.0% | +299 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,007 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 1,010 | 13.2% | 11.6% | -3 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 883 | 10.1% | 8.8% | 886 | 11.6% | 10.0% | -3 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 801 | 9.2% | 8.0% | 651 | 8.5% | 7.9% | +150 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,144 | 13.1% | 13.3% | 1,047 | 13.7% | 13.6% | +97 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 130 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 141 | 1.8% | 1.8% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 8,736 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,072 | 0.0pp |