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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M), accounting for 20.3% (409 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 103 people and 1.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..

Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M)
Regional Tas.

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

393

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

232

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

277

% of total

13.7%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

242

% of total

12.0%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

189

% of total

9.4%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

123

% of total

6.1%

Change from 2016

-3.6pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

113

% of total

5.6%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

409

% of total

20.3%

Change from 2016

+1.7pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

38

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..

Occupation of employment for Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
Occupation of employment for Glamorgan/Spring Bay (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional Tas.%Count%Regional Tas.%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers39319.5%13.1%30818.7%13.0%+85+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals23211.5%16.5%17110.4%15.6%+61+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers27713.7%14.5%24414.8%14.6%+33-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers24212.0%13.3%17310.5%12.0%+69+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers1899.4%10.6%1589.6%11.6%+31-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers1236.1%8.8%1609.7%10.0%-37-3.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1135.6%8.0%1006.1%7.9%+13-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers40920.3%13.3%30618.6%13.6%+103+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated381.9%1.9%291.8%1.8%+9+0.1pp
Total2,015100.0%100.0%1,648100.0%100.0%+3670.0pp