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 Central Coast (M) (Tas.), accounting for 16.6% (1,655 people). This share was similar to Regional Tas. (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 267 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Central Coast (M) (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Central Coast (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Coast (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,279
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,279
12.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,655
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,655
16.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,556
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,556
15.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,359
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,359
13.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,023
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,023
10.2%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
843
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
843
8.4%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
852
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
852
8.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,234
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,234
12.4%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
187
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
187
1.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+243
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+267
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+128
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+266
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+15
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-40
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+163
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+61
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+54
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Central Coast (M) (Tas.). 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 | 1,279 | 12.8% | 13.1% | 1,036 | 11.7% | 13.0% | +243 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,655 | 16.6% | 16.5% | 1,388 | 15.7% | 15.6% | +267 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,556 | 15.6% | 14.5% | 1,428 | 16.2% | 14.6% | +128 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,359 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 1,093 | 12.4% | 12.0% | +266 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,023 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 1,008 | 11.4% | 11.6% | +15 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 843 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 883 | 10.0% | 10.0% | -40 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 852 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 689 | 7.8% | 7.9% | +163 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,234 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 1,173 | 13.3% | 13.6% | +61 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 187 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 133 | 1.5% | 1.8% | +54 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 9,989 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,150 | 0.0pp |