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 Australind (part), accounting for 20.1% (1,517 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 244 people and 0.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Australind (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Australind (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Australind (part), with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
602
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
602
8.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,066
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,066
14.1%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,517
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,517
20.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
899
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
899
11.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
865
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
865
11.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
668
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
668
8.8%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
887
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
887
11.7%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
924
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
924
12.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
122
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
122
1.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+69
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+202
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+244
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+219
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+117
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-47
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+203
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+154
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+25
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Australind (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 602 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 533 | 8.4% | 10.4% | +69 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,066 | 14.1% | 13.3% | 864 | 13.6% | 12.8% | +202 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,517 | 20.1% | 19.8% | 1,273 | 20.0% | 19.6% | +244 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 899 | 11.9% | 10.8% | 680 | 10.7% | 9.7% | +219 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 865 | 11.5% | 11.0% | 748 | 11.7% | 11.6% | +117 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 668 | 8.8% | 7.6% | 715 | 11.2% | 9.6% | -47 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 887 | 11.7% | 11.5% | 684 | 10.7% | 10.5% | +203 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 924 | 12.2% | 14.3% | 770 | 12.1% | 14.1% | +154 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 122 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 97 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +25 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,549 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,369 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,180 | 0.0pp |