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 Mengha, accounting for 24.1% (14 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 14 people and 24.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Mengha - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Mengha in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mengha, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).

Mengha
Circular Head (M)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

8

% of total

13.8%

Change from 2016

+13.8pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

3

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

+5.2pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

5

% of total

8.6%

Change from 2016

+8.6pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

+5.2pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

7

% of total

12.1%

Change from 2016

+12.1pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

11

% of total

19.0%

Change from 2016

+19.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

14

% of total

24.1%

Change from 2016

+24.1pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Mengha. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).

Occupation of employment for Mengha. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Occupation of employment for Mengha. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Circular Head (M)%Count%Circular Head (M)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers813.8%20.2%00.0%21.1%+8+13.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals35.2%9.5%00.0%7.8%+3+5.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers58.6%11.3%00.0%11.4%+5+8.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers35.2%10.0%00.0%8.7%+3+5.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers712.1%7.9%00.0%8.6%+7+12.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%6.8%00.0%7.0%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1119.0%9.8%00.0%9.5%+11+19.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers1424.1%22.7%00.0%24.3%+14+24.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%1.9%00.0%2.0%00.0pp
Total58100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+58+100.0pp