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 East Arnhem (R), accounting for 27% (404 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which increased by 29 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
East Arnhem (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for East Arnhem (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Arnhem (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
147
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
147
9.8%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
404
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
404
27.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
133
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
133
8.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
327
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
327
21.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
100
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
100
6.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
104
6.9%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
76
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
76
5.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
121
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
121
8.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
94
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
94
6.3%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+24
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-12
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+26
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+20
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+29
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-23
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-29
-2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for East Arnhem (R). 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 | 147 | 9.8% | 12.9% | 123 | 8.3% | 12.0% | +24 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 404 | 27.0% | 22.8% | 416 | 28.1% | 22.0% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 133 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 107 | 7.2% | 12.2% | +26 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 327 | 21.8% | 18.2% | 307 | 20.7% | 17.0% | +20 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 100 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 105 | 7.1% | 11.9% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 104 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 75 | 5.1% | 5.8% | +29 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 76 | 5.1% | 4.7% | 76 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 121 | 8.1% | 9.9% | 144 | 9.7% | 10.5% | -23 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 94 | 6.3% | 2.8% | 123 | 8.3% | 3.4% | -29 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 1,498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |