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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Coomalie (S), accounting for 17.2% (75 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (12.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 25 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Coomalie (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Coomalie (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coomalie (S), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
75
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
75
17.2%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
71
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
71
16.3%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
47
10.8%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
42
9.7%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
38
8.7%
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
23
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
23
5.3%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
47
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
47
10.8%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
70
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
70
16.1%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
21
4.8%
+1.3pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+5
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+8
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-14
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-15
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-25
-5.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Coomalie (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 75 | 17.2% | 12.9% | 70 | 15.4% | 12.0% | +5 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 71 | 16.3% | 22.8% | 63 | 13.8% | 22.0% | +8 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 47 | 10.8% | 12.3% | 61 | 13.4% | 12.2% | -14 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 42 | 9.7% | 18.2% | 57 | 12.5% | 17.0% | -15 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 38 | 8.7% | 11.0% | 63 | 13.8% | 11.9% | -25 | -5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 23 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 23 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 47 | 10.8% | 4.7% | 52 | 11.4% | 5.1% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 70 | 16.1% | 9.9% | 59 | 13.0% | 10.5% | +11 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 21 | 4.8% | 2.8% | 16 | 3.5% | 3.4% | +5 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |