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 Marion, accounting for 27.3% (491 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 140 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Marion - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Marion in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marion, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
181
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
181
10.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
491
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
491
27.3%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
201
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
201
11.2%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
305
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
305
16.9%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
218
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
218
12.1%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
144
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
144
8.0%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
89
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
89
4.9%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
141
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
141
7.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
34
1.9%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+19
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+140
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+21
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+75
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-19
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-8
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+25
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+23
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Marion. 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 | 181 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 162 | 10.7% | 10.3% | +19 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 491 | 27.3% | 25.1% | 351 | 23.3% | 22.6% | +140 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 201 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 180 | 11.9% | 13.8% | +21 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 305 | 16.9% | 14.9% | 230 | 15.3% | 13.7% | +75 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 218 | 12.1% | 13.9% | 237 | 15.7% | 15.0% | -19 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 144 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 152 | 10.1% | 10.1% | -8 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 89 | 4.9% | 4.2% | 64 | 4.2% | 4.3% | +25 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 141 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 118 | 7.8% | 8.8% | +23 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 18 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +16 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +292 | 0.0pp |