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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Kimba, accounting for 18.1% (51 people). This share was lower than Kimba (DC) (37.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 10 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kimba - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kimba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kimba (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kimba, with comparison markers for Kimba (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
51
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
51
18.1%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
33
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
33
11.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
44
15.6%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
34
12.1%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
21
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
21
7.4%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
19
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
19
6.7%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
31
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
31
11.0%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
38
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
38
13.5%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
10
3.5%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-8
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-3
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+6
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-7
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+9
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+4
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+2.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kimba. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kimba (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 51 | 18.1% | 37.5% | 59 | 20.6% | 40.1% | -8 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 33 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 36 | 12.5% | 8.4% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 44 | 15.6% | 9.7% | 41 | 14.3% | 8.4% | +3 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 34 | 12.1% | 8.9% | 28 | 9.8% | 7.0% | +6 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 21 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 28 | 9.8% | 9.9% | -7 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 19 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 29 | 10.1% | 7.2% | -10 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 31 | 11.0% | 7.3% | 22 | 7.7% | 6.7% | +9 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 38 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 34 | 11.8% | 10.8% | +4 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3 | 1.0% | 1.7% | +7 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |