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 Seaview Downs, accounting for 24% (323 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 41 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Seaview Downs - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Seaview Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaview Downs, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
183
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
183
13.6%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
323
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
323
24.0%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
218
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
218
16.2%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
167
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
167
12.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
187
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
187
13.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
133
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
133
9.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
55
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
55
4.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
68
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
68
5.1%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
19
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
19
1.4%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+41
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+41
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+29
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-7
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+8
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-33
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-10
-0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Seaview Downs. 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 | 183 | 13.6% | 10.9% | 142 | 11.1% | 10.3% | +41 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 323 | 24.0% | 25.1% | 282 | 22.0% | 22.6% | +41 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 218 | 16.2% | 13.1% | 189 | 14.8% | 13.8% | +29 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 167 | 12.4% | 14.9% | 174 | 13.6% | 13.7% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 187 | 13.9% | 13.9% | 183 | 14.3% | 15.0% | +4 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 133 | 9.9% | 8.4% | 125 | 9.8% | 10.1% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 55 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 50 | 3.9% | 4.3% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 68 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 101 | 7.9% | 8.8% | -33 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 19 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 29 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 1,346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +67 | 0.0pp |