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 Meander Valley (M), accounting for 15.2% (1,468 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 221 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Meander Valley (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Meander Valley (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meander Valley (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,468
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,468
15.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,464
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,464
15.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,354
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,354
14.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,166
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,166
12.1%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,185
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,185
12.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
850
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
850
8.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
797
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
797
8.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,199
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,199
12.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
168
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
168
1.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+140
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+221
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+142
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+170
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+106
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+66
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+91
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+218
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+30
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Meander Valley (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,468 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 1,328 | 15.7% | 13.0% | +140 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,464 | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1,243 | 14.7% | 15.6% | +221 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,354 | 14.0% | 14.5% | 1,212 | 14.3% | 14.6% | +142 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,166 | 12.1% | 13.3% | 996 | 11.8% | 12.0% | +170 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,185 | 12.3% | 10.6% | 1,079 | 12.7% | 11.6% | +106 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 850 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 784 | 9.3% | 10.0% | +66 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 797 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 706 | 8.3% | 7.9% | +91 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,199 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 981 | 11.6% | 13.6% | +218 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 168 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 138 | 1.6% | 1.8% | +30 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 9,654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,190 | 0.0pp |