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 Allawah, accounting for 26.1% (691 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 89 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Allawah - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Allawah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allawah, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
251
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
251
9.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
691
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
691
26.1%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
292
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
292
11.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
318
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
318
12.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
341
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
341
12.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
250
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
250
9.4%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
151
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
151
5.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
311
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
311
11.7%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
55
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
55
2.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-37
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+46
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-59
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-34
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-67
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-89
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-25
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-17
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Allawah. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 251 | 9.5% | 13.1% | 288 | 9.8% | 12.1% | -37 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 691 | 26.1% | 28.0% | 645 | 22.0% | 25.4% | +46 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 292 | 11.0% | 10.4% | 351 | 12.0% | 11.5% | -59 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 318 | 12.0% | 10.0% | 352 | 12.0% | 9.8% | -34 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 341 | 12.9% | 14.9% | 408 | 13.9% | 15.6% | -67 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 250 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 339 | 11.5% | 10.1% | -89 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 151 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 176 | 6.0% | 5.1% | -25 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 311 | 11.7% | 7.8% | 328 | 11.2% | 8.2% | -17 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 55 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 53 | 1.8% | 2.0% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,651 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,936 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -285 | 0.0pp |