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 Kentish (M), accounting for 18.1% (509 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 111 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kentish (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kentish (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kentish (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
402
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
402
14.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
336
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
336
11.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
509
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
509
18.1%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
332
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
332
11.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
279
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
279
9.9%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
185
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
185
6.6%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
290
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
290
10.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
417
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
417
14.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
62
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
62
2.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+51
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+43
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+111
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+58
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+49
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+42
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kentish (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 402 | 14.3% | 13.1% | 351 | 14.4% | 13.0% | +51 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 336 | 11.9% | 16.5% | 293 | 12.0% | 15.6% | +43 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 509 | 18.1% | 14.5% | 398 | 16.3% | 14.6% | +111 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 332 | 11.8% | 13.3% | 300 | 12.3% | 12.0% | +32 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 279 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 221 | 9.0% | 11.6% | +58 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 185 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 202 | 8.3% | 10.0% | -17 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 290 | 10.3% | 8.0% | 241 | 9.9% | 7.9% | +49 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 417 | 14.8% | 13.3% | 375 | 15.3% | 13.6% | +42 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 62 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 63 | 2.6% | 1.8% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 2,815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,445 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +370 | 0.0pp |