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 Shorewell Park, accounting for 19.9% (131 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 29 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Shorewell Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Shorewell Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shorewell Park, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
40
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
40
6.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
65
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
65
9.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
78
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
78
11.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
107
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
107
16.3%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
68
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
68
10.4%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
79
12.0%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
67
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
67
10.2%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
131
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
131
19.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
1.8%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+16
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+21
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+13
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+29
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+22
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+28
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Shorewell Park. 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 | 40 | 6.1% | 9.6% | 24 | 4.7% | 9.7% | +16 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 65 | 9.9% | 16.0% | 44 | 8.7% | 14.6% | +21 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 78 | 11.9% | 14.4% | 65 | 12.8% | 14.3% | +13 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 107 | 16.3% | 14.6% | 78 | 15.4% | 12.7% | +29 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 68 | 10.4% | 11.5% | 69 | 13.6% | 13.2% | -1 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 79 | 12.0% | 10.1% | 57 | 11.2% | 11.6% | +22 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 67 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 53 | 10.4% | 8.5% | +14 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 131 | 19.9% | 13.1% | 103 | 20.3% | 13.7% | +28 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 13 | 2.6% | 1.8% | -1 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +149 | 0.0pp |