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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Derwent Valley (M), accounting for 17.3% (799 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 170 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Derwent Valley (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Derwent Valley (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Derwent Valley (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
450
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
450
9.7%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
491
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
491
10.6%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
799
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
799
17.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
735
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
735
15.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
549
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
549
11.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
394
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
394
8.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
467
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
467
10.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
641
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
641
13.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
95
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
95
2.1%
0.0pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+133
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+112
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+170
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+104
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+111
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+31
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+68
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Derwent Valley (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 450 | 9.7% | 13.1% | 317 | 8.2% | 13.0% | +133 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 491 | 10.6% | 16.5% | 379 | 9.8% | 15.6% | +112 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 799 | 17.3% | 14.5% | 629 | 16.3% | 14.6% | +170 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 735 | 15.9% | 13.3% | 631 | 16.3% | 12.0% | +104 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 549 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 438 | 11.3% | 11.6% | +111 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 394 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 390 | 10.1% | 10.0% | +4 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 467 | 10.1% | 8.0% | 436 | 11.3% | 7.9% | +31 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 641 | 13.9% | 13.3% | 573 | 14.8% | 13.6% | +68 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 95 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 80 | 2.1% | 1.8% | +15 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,864 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +758 | 0.0pp |