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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Katherine East, accounting for 23.1% (320 people). This share was higher than Katherine (T) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 57 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Katherine East - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Katherine East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katherine East, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
159
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
159
11.5%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
263
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
263
19.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
187
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
187
13.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
320
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
320
23.1%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
174
12.6%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
79
5.7%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
50
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
50
3.6%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
110
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
110
7.9%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
42
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
42
3.0%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+34
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+12
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-9
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+57
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-5
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-18
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-13
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Katherine East. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 159 | 11.5% | 13.2% | 125 | 9.5% | 12.5% | +34 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 263 | 19.0% | 18.3% | 251 | 19.1% | 18.5% | +12 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 187 | 13.5% | 16.7% | 196 | 14.9% | 17.0% | -9 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 320 | 23.1% | 17.7% | 263 | 20.0% | 16.3% | +57 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 174 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 179 | 13.6% | 13.2% | -5 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 79 | 5.7% | 5.3% | 97 | 7.4% | 6.0% | -18 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 50 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 56 | 4.3% | 5.5% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 110 | 7.9% | 8.6% | 123 | 9.3% | 9.0% | -13 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 42 | 3.0% | 2.4% | 27 | 2.1% | 1.9% | +15 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 1,386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |