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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Hawthorndene, accounting for 35.1% (622 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (34.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 65 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hawthorndene - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hawthorndene in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hawthorndene, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
275
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
275
15.5%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
622
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
622
35.1%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
205
11.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
200
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
200
11.3%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
192
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
192
10.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
119
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
119
6.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
41
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
41
2.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
102
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
102
5.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
18
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+65
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+59
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+28
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-9
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hawthorndene. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 275 | 15.5% | 15.4% | 210 | 13.1% | 13.6% | +65 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 622 | 35.1% | 34.6% | 563 | 35.0% | 33.8% | +59 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 205 | 11.6% | 9.6% | 183 | 11.4% | 10.1% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 200 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 172 | 10.7% | 10.9% | +28 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 192 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 191 | 11.9% | 13.2% | +1 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 119 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 126 | 7.8% | 8.5% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 41 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 37 | 2.3% | 2.2% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 102 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 111 | 6.9% | 6.6% | -9 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 18 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,773 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,609 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +164 | 0.0pp |