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 Cocos Islands, accounting for 19.2% (46 people). This share was higher than Other Territories (12%).
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cocos Islands - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cocos Islands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Other Territories and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cocos Islands, with comparison markers for Other Territories.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
37
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-
37
15.5%
-
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
34
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-
34
14.2%
-
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-
40
16.7%
-
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
39
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-
39
16.3%
-
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
21
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-
21
8.8%
-
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
12
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-
12
5.0%
-
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
11
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
11
4.6%
-
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
46
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-
46
19.2%
-
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-
0
0.0%
-
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cocos Islands. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Other Territories.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 37 | 15.5% | 16.2% | - | - | 15.8% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 34 | 14.2% | 13.3% | - | - | 11.0% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 40 | 16.7% | 17.4% | - | - | 17.6% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 39 | 16.3% | 14.8% | - | - | 13.9% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 21 | 8.8% | 12.4% | - | - | 11.6% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 12 | 5.0% | 6.0% | - | - | 6.0% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 11 | 4.6% | 6.0% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 46 | 19.2% | 12.0% | - | - | 13.7% | - | - |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Total | 239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |