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 Stroud Road, accounting for 21.1% (26 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (12.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 16 people and 7.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Stroud Road - Employed persons (Usual residence)

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

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Stroud Road, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Stroud Road
Mid-Coast (A)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

26

% of total

21.1%

Change from 2016

+12.9pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

12

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

20

% of total

16.3%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

14

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

9

% of total

7.3%

Change from 2016

-6.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

7

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

16

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

+7.3pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

24

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

+6.2pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

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

Occupation of employment for Stroud Road. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Occupation of employment for Stroud Road. 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 Managers2621.1%12.3%138.2%12.2%+13+12.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals129.8%16.6%2817.7%16.1%-16-7.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers2016.3%14.5%2515.8%14.6%-5+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers1411.4%15.0%2314.6%12.7%-9-3.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers97.3%10.6%2113.3%11.1%-12-6.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers75.7%10.1%148.9%11.7%-7-3.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1613.0%6.2%95.7%6.6%+7+7.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers2419.5%12.6%2113.3%13.3%+3+6.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.0%00.0%1.7%00.0pp
Total123100.0%100.0%158100.0%100.0%-350.0pp