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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Knoxfield, accounting for 24.6% (933 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 933 people and 24.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Knoxfield - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Knoxfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Knoxfield, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
469
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-52.3pp
469
12.4%
-52.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
933
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+24.6pp
933
24.6%
+24.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
521
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
521
13.7%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
413
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
413
10.9%
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
561
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
561
14.8%
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
334
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
334
8.8%
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
224
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
224
5.9%
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
290
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-15.9pp
290
7.6%
-15.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
51
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
51
1.3%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+458
-52.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+933
+24.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+518
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+413
+10.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+561
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+334
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+221
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+286
-15.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+51
+1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Knoxfield. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Knox (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 469 | 12.4% | 12.9% | 11 | 64.7% | 12.0% | +458 | -52.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 933 | 24.6% | 23.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 20.9% | +933 | +24.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 521 | 13.7% | 14.4% | 3 | 17.6% | 15.2% | +518 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 413 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +413 | +10.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 561 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.7% | +561 | +14.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 334 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.9% | +334 | +8.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 224 | 5.9% | 5.4% | 3 | 17.6% | 5.5% | +221 | -11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 290 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 4 | 23.5% | 8.1% | +286 | -15.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 51 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +51 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 3,794 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,777 | 0.0pp |