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 Jacana, accounting for 18.1% (164 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (15.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 34 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Jacana - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Jacana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jacana, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
48
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
48
5.3%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
126
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
126
13.9%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
164
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
164
18.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
130
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
130
14.3%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
96
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
96
10.6%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
65
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
65
7.2%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
124
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
124
13.7%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
123
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
123
13.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
28
3.1%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-4
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+34
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+21
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+21
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+22
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+9
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+14
+1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Jacana. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hume (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 48 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 52 | 6.7% | 9.5% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 126 | 13.9% | 16.8% | 92 | 11.9% | 14.1% | +34 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 164 | 18.1% | 15.3% | 143 | 18.5% | 15.4% | +21 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 130 | 14.3% | 12.4% | 109 | 14.1% | 12.0% | +21 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 96 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 74 | 9.6% | 14.8% | +22 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 65 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 61 | 7.9% | 10.5% | +4 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 124 | 13.7% | 10.3% | 115 | 14.9% | 10.6% | +9 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 123 | 13.6% | 10.5% | 109 | 14.1% | 11.1% | +14 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 28 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 14 | 1.8% | 2.0% | +14 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 907 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 774 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +133 | 0.0pp |