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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Tea Gardens, accounting for 16% (121 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 25 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tea Gardens - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tea Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tea Gardens, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
101
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
101
13.3%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
100
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
100
13.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
109
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
109
14.4%
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
121
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
121
16.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
78
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
78
10.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
80
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
80
10.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
46
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
46
6.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
104
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
104
13.7%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
21
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
21
2.8%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+24
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+9
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-25
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+9
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+2
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+14
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tea Gardens. 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 | 101 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 77 | 10.8% | 12.2% | +24 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 100 | 13.2% | 16.6% | 91 | 12.8% | 16.1% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 109 | 14.4% | 14.5% | 134 | 18.8% | 14.6% | -25 | -4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 121 | 16.0% | 15.0% | 112 | 15.7% | 12.7% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 78 | 10.3% | 10.6% | 78 | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 80 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 78 | 10.9% | 11.7% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 46 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 44 | 6.2% | 6.6% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 104 | 13.7% | 12.6% | 90 | 12.6% | 13.3% | +14 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 21 | 2.8% | 2.0% | 8 | 1.1% | 1.7% | +13 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 758 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |