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 Flinders (M) (Tas.), accounting for 27.8% (126 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 13 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Flinders (M) (Tas.) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Flinders (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flinders (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
126
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
126
27.8%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
57
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
57
12.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
54
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
54
11.9%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
47
10.4%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
38
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
38
8.4%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
28
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
6.2%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
24
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
24
5.3%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
60
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
60
13.2%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
12
2.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-5
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-10
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-8
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Flinders (M) (Tas.). 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 | 126 | 27.8% | 13.1% | 131 | 30.3% | 13.0% | -5 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 57 | 12.6% | 16.5% | 56 | 12.9% | 15.6% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 54 | 11.9% | 14.5% | 64 | 14.8% | 14.6% | -10 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 47 | 10.4% | 13.3% | 34 | 7.9% | 12.0% | +13 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 38 | 8.4% | 10.6% | 29 | 6.7% | 11.6% | +9 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 28 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 27 | 6.2% | 10.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 24 | 5.3% | 8.0% | 12 | 2.8% | 7.9% | +12 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 60 | 13.2% | 13.3% | 68 | 15.7% | 13.6% | -8 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 2.6% | 1.9% | 10 | 2.3% | 1.8% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 433 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |