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 Dover Gardens, accounting for 24.5% (367 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 101 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dover Gardens - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dover Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dover Gardens, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
166
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
166
11.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
367
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
367
24.5%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
187
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
187
12.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
256
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
256
17.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
196
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
196
13.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
143
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
143
9.6%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
52
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
52
3.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
108
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
108
7.2%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
23
1.5%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+47
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+101
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+26
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+61
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+20
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+34
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-16
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dover Gardens. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 166 | 11.1% | 10.9% | 119 | 9.7% | 10.3% | +47 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 367 | 24.5% | 25.1% | 266 | 21.6% | 22.6% | +101 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 187 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 161 | 13.1% | 13.8% | +26 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 256 | 17.1% | 14.9% | 195 | 15.9% | 13.7% | +61 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 196 | 13.1% | 13.9% | 176 | 14.3% | 15.0% | +20 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 143 | 9.6% | 8.4% | 109 | 8.9% | 10.1% | +34 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 52 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 50 | 4.1% | 4.3% | +2 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 108 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 124 | 10.1% | 8.8% | -16 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 14 | 1.1% | 1.4% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +265 | 0.0pp |