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 Litchfield (M), accounting for 19.7% (2,122 people). This share was higher than Greater Darwin (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 737 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Litchfield (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Litchfield (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Darwin and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Litchfield (M), with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,571
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
1,571
14.6%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,454
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,454
13.5%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
2,122
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
2,122
19.7%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,359
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
1,359
12.6%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,624
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,624
15.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
630
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
630
5.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
852
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
852
7.9%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
911
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
911
8.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
256
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
256
2.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+126
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+60
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-737
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+116
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-28
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-55
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-173
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-279
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Litchfield (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Darwin.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,571 | 14.6% | 13.0% | 1,445 | 12.3% | 12.3% | +126 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,454 | 13.5% | 21.7% | 1,394 | 11.9% | 19.3% | +60 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 2,122 | 19.7% | 14.5% | 2,859 | 24.3% | 17.3% | -737 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,359 | 12.6% | 14.7% | 1,243 | 10.6% | 12.4% | +116 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,624 | 15.1% | 14.2% | 1,652 | 14.1% | 14.6% | -28 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 630 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 685 | 5.8% | 7.3% | -55 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 852 | 7.9% | 5.4% | 1,025 | 8.7% | 5.9% | -173 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 911 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 1,190 | 10.1% | 8.8% | -279 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 256 | 2.4% | 1.9% | 260 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 10,776 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,746 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -970 | 0.0pp |