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 Lauderdale, accounting for 26.2% (344 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 94 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lauderdale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lauderdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lauderdale, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
191
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
191
14.6%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
344
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
344
26.2%
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
189
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
189
14.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
165
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
165
12.6%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
176
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
176
13.4%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
111
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
111
8.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
29
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
2.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
86
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
86
6.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
23
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+46
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+94
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+8
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lauderdale. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 191 | 14.6% | 13.2% | 145 | 12.3% | 12.0% | +46 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 344 | 26.2% | 23.6% | 250 | 21.3% | 21.5% | +94 | +4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 189 | 14.4% | 13.9% | 186 | 15.8% | 13.8% | +3 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 165 | 12.6% | 13.7% | 171 | 14.5% | 12.6% | -6 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 176 | 13.4% | 14.1% | 185 | 15.7% | 16.3% | -9 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 111 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 103 | 8.8% | 10.0% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 29 | 2.2% | 3.8% | 25 | 2.1% | 3.8% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 86 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 81 | 6.9% | 8.3% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 24 | 2.0% | 1.7% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |