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 MacDonnell (R), accounting for 28.7% (331 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (18.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 36 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
MacDonnell (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for MacDonnell (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for MacDonnell (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
148
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
148
12.8%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
265
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
265
22.9%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
73
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
73
6.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
331
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
331
28.7%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
82
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
82
7.1%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
44
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
44
3.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
28
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
28
2.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
167
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
167
14.5%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
21
1.8%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+31
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+32
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+36
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-18
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-31
-2.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for MacDonnell (R). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 148 | 12.8% | 12.9% | 117 | 10.2% | 12.0% | +31 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 265 | 22.9% | 22.8% | 233 | 20.4% | 22.0% | +32 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 73 | 6.3% | 12.3% | 74 | 6.5% | 12.2% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 331 | 28.7% | 18.2% | 295 | 25.8% | 17.0% | +36 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 82 | 7.1% | 11.0% | 91 | 8.0% | 11.9% | -9 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 44 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 54 | 4.7% | 5.8% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 28 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 35 | 3.1% | 5.1% | -7 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 167 | 14.5% | 9.9% | 185 | 16.2% | 10.5% | -18 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 21 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 52 | 4.5% | 3.4% | -31 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 1,155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |