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 North Arm Cove, accounting for 18% (35 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (12.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 31 people and 13.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

North Arm Cove - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for North Arm Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for North Arm Cove, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

North Arm Cove
Mid-Coast (A)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

35

% of total

18.0%

Change from 2016

-8.8pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

30

% of total

15.5%

Change from 2016

+4.5pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

33

% of total

17.0%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

22

% of total

11.3%

Change from 2016

+11.3pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

35

% of total

18.0%

Change from 2016

+13.1pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

18

% of total

9.3%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

7

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-4.9pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

19

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

-10.9pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for North Arm Cove. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Occupation of employment for North Arm Cove. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Occupation of employment for North Arm Cove. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers3518.0%12.3%2226.8%12.2%+13-8.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals3015.5%16.6%911.0%16.1%+21+4.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers3317.0%14.5%1315.9%14.6%+20+1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers2211.3%15.0%00.0%12.7%+22+11.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers3518.0%10.6%44.9%11.1%+31+13.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers189.3%10.1%911.0%11.7%+9-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers73.6%6.2%78.5%6.6%0-4.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers199.8%12.6%1720.7%13.3%+2-10.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.0%33.7%1.7%-3-3.7pp
Total194100.0%100.0%82100.0%100.0%+1120.0pp