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 Central Desert (R), accounting for 21.9% (163 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (18.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 24 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Central Desert (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Central Desert (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Desert (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
120
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
120
16.1%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
152
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
152
20.4%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
41
5.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
163
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
163
21.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
55
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
55
7.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
27
3.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
59
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
59
7.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
109
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
109
14.7%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
12
1.6%
-2.4pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+6
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-13
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-12
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-14
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-24
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-20
-2.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Central Desert (R). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 120 | 16.1% | 12.9% | 114 | 14.4% | 12.0% | +6 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 152 | 20.4% | 22.8% | 145 | 18.3% | 22.0% | +7 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 41 | 5.5% | 12.3% | 54 | 6.8% | 12.2% | -13 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 163 | 21.9% | 18.2% | 175 | 22.1% | 17.0% | -12 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 55 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 69 | 8.7% | 11.9% | -14 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 27 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 34 | 4.3% | 5.8% | -7 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 59 | 7.9% | 4.7% | 52 | 6.6% | 5.1% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 109 | 14.7% | 9.9% | 133 | 16.8% | 10.5% | -24 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 1.6% | 2.8% | 32 | 4.0% | 3.4% | -20 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 744 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 792 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -48 | 0.0pp |