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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Hawks Nest, accounting for 18.5% (84 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 33 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hawks Nest - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hawks Nest in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hawks Nest, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
54
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
54
11.9%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
83
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
83
18.2%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
84
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
84
18.5%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
59
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
59
13.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
53
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
53
11.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
45
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
45
9.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
24
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
24
5.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
50
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
50
11.0%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
11
2.4%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+9
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+27
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+33
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+11
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-1
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hawks Nest. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 54 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 45 | 12.5% | 12.2% | +9 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 83 | 18.2% | 16.6% | 56 | 15.6% | 16.1% | +27 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 84 | 18.5% | 14.5% | 51 | 14.2% | 14.6% | +33 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 59 | 13.0% | 15.0% | 48 | 13.4% | 12.7% | +11 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 53 | 11.6% | 10.6% | 42 | 11.7% | 11.1% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 45 | 9.9% | 10.1% | 31 | 8.6% | 11.7% | +14 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 24 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 17 | 4.7% | 6.6% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 50 | 11.0% | 12.6% | 51 | 14.2% | 13.3% | -1 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 10 | 2.8% | 1.7% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 359 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +96 | 0.0pp |