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 Harvey, accounting for 29% (446 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (14.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 68 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Harvey - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Harvey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harvey, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
149
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
149
9.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
135
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
135
8.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
257
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
257
16.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
126
8.2%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
137
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
137
8.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
79
5.1%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
169
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
169
11.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
446
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
446
29.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
43
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
43
2.8%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+30
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+25
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+11
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+7
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-18
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+18
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+68
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+23
+1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Harvey. 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 | 149 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 136 | 10.0% | 10.4% | +13 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 135 | 8.8% | 13.3% | 105 | 7.7% | 12.8% | +30 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 257 | 16.7% | 19.8% | 232 | 17.1% | 19.6% | +25 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 126 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 115 | 8.5% | 9.7% | +11 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 137 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 130 | 9.6% | 11.6% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 79 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 97 | 7.1% | 9.6% | -18 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 169 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 151 | 11.1% | 10.5% | +18 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 446 | 29.0% | 14.3% | 378 | 27.8% | 14.1% | +68 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 43 | 2.8% | 1.8% | 20 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +23 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 1,539 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,359 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +180 | 0.0pp |