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 Risdon Vale, accounting for 18.3% (188 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (7.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 46 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Risdon Vale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Risdon Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Risdon Vale, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
73
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
73
7.1%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
84
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
84
8.2%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
177
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
177
17.2%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
180
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
180
17.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
126
12.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
95
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
95
9.2%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
83
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
83
8.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
188
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
188
18.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
24
2.3%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+33
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+33
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+46
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+28
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-2
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+22
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Risdon Vale. 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 | 73 | 7.1% | 13.2% | 40 | 4.8% | 12.0% | +33 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 84 | 8.2% | 23.6% | 51 | 6.1% | 21.5% | +33 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 177 | 17.2% | 13.9% | 155 | 18.5% | 13.8% | +22 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 180 | 17.5% | 13.7% | 134 | 16.0% | 12.6% | +46 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 126 | 12.2% | 14.1% | 98 | 11.7% | 16.3% | +28 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 95 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 97 | 11.6% | 10.0% | -2 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 83 | 8.1% | 3.8% | 77 | 9.2% | 3.8% | +6 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 188 | 18.3% | 7.9% | 166 | 19.8% | 8.3% | +22 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 18 | 2.1% | 1.7% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,030 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +191 | 0.0pp |