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 Circular Head (M), accounting for 22.7% (822 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 66 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Circular Head (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Circular Head (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Circular Head (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
733
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
733
20.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
346
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
346
9.5%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
411
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
411
11.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
364
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
364
10.0%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
285
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
285
7.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
246
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
246
6.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
354
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
354
9.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
822
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
822
22.7%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
69
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
69
1.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-26
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+66
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+53
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-23
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-53
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Circular Head (M). 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 | 733 | 20.2% | 13.1% | 759 | 21.1% | 13.0% | -26 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 346 | 9.5% | 16.5% | 280 | 7.8% | 15.6% | +66 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 411 | 11.3% | 14.5% | 409 | 11.4% | 14.6% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 364 | 10.0% | 13.3% | 311 | 8.7% | 12.0% | +53 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 285 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 308 | 8.6% | 11.6% | -23 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 246 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 250 | 7.0% | 10.0% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 354 | 9.8% | 8.0% | 342 | 9.5% | 7.9% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 822 | 22.7% | 13.3% | 875 | 24.3% | 13.6% | -53 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 69 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 73 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,626 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |