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 Hillcrest (Tas.), accounting for 16.3% (75 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which increased by 23 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hillcrest (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hillcrest (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillcrest (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
25
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
25
5.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
50
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
50
10.8%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
68
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
68
14.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
69
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
69
15.0%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
43
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
43
9.3%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
66
14.3%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
57
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
57
12.4%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
75
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
75
16.3%
-6.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
4
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
4
0.9%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+14
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+9
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+20
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-3
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+23
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+19
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-11
-6.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-2
-0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hillcrest (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 | 25 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 17 | 4.5% | 9.7% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 50 | 10.8% | 16.0% | 36 | 9.5% | 14.6% | +14 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 68 | 14.8% | 14.4% | 59 | 15.6% | 14.3% | +9 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 69 | 15.0% | 14.6% | 49 | 12.9% | 12.7% | +20 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 43 | 9.3% | 11.5% | 46 | 12.1% | 13.2% | -3 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 66 | 14.3% | 10.1% | 43 | 11.3% | 11.6% | +23 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 57 | 12.4% | 9.2% | 38 | 10.0% | 8.5% | +19 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 75 | 16.3% | 13.1% | 86 | 22.7% | 13.7% | -11 | -6.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 4 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 6 | 1.6% | 1.8% | -2 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 461 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +82 | 0.0pp |