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 Crediton, accounting for 32.4% (12 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (9.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 9 people and 22.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Crediton - Employed persons (Usual residence)

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

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Crediton, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).

Crediton
Mackay (R)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

12

% of total

32.4%

Change from 2016

+22.7pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

3

% of total

8.1%

Change from 2016

+8.1pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

8.1%

Change from 2016

+8.1pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-12.9pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

11

% of total

29.7%

Change from 2016

-9.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

11

% of total

29.7%

Change from 2016

+3.9pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Crediton. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).

Occupation of employment for Crediton. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
Occupation of employment for Crediton. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mackay (R)%Count%Mackay (R)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers1232.4%9.9%39.7%10.5%+9+22.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals38.1%15.0%00.0%14.3%+3+8.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers38.1%20.1%00.0%20.0%+3+8.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers00.0%10.3%412.9%8.8%-4-12.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers00.0%11.6%00.0%12.0%00.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%8.4%00.0%9.2%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1129.7%12.5%1238.7%12.9%-1-9.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers1129.7%10.2%825.8%10.5%+3+3.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.1%00.0%1.7%00.0pp
Total37100.0%100.0%31100.0%100.0%+60.0pp