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 Haasts Bluff, accounting for 34.8% (8 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (28.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 13 people and 34.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Haasts Bluff - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Haasts Bluff in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Haasts Bluff, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).

Haasts Bluff
MacDonnell (R)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

7

% of total

30.4%

Change from 2016

+22.5pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-34.2pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

4

% of total

17.4%

Change from 2016

+17.4pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

8

% of total

34.8%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

3

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

+13.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-13.2pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Haasts Bluff. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).

Occupation of employment for Haasts Bluff. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Occupation of employment for Haasts Bluff. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%MacDonnell (R)%Count%MacDonnell (R)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers730.4%12.8%37.9%10.2%+4+22.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals00.0%22.9%1334.2%20.4%-13-34.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers417.4%6.3%00.0%6.5%+4+17.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers834.8%28.7%1231.6%25.8%-4+3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers00.0%7.1%37.9%8.0%-3-7.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%3.8%37.9%4.7%-3-7.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers313.0%2.4%00.0%3.1%+3+13.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers00.0%14.5%513.2%16.2%-5-13.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%1.8%00.0%4.5%00.0pp
Total23100.0%100.0%38100.0%100.0%-150.0pp