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 Morawa, accounting for 18.3% (26 people). This share was lower than Morawa (S) (38.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 26 people and 18.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Morawa - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Morawa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Morawa (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Morawa, with comparison markers for Morawa (S).

Morawa
Morawa (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

26

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

+18.3pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

19

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

+13.4pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

14

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

+9.9pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

24

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

+16.9pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

15

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

+10.6pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

11

% of total

7.7%

Change from 2016

+7.7pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

19

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

+13.4pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

18

% of total

12.7%

Change from 2016

+12.7pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

5

% of total

3.5%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Morawa. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Morawa (S).

Occupation of employment for Morawa. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Morawa (S).
Occupation of employment for Morawa. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Morawa (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Morawa (S)%Count%Morawa (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2618.3%38.2%00.0%32.9%+26+18.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals1913.4%12.9%00.0%13.5%+19+13.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers149.9%6.8%00.0%9.2%+14+9.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers2416.9%10.4%00.0%7.9%+24+16.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers1510.6%8.0%00.0%6.3%+15+10.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers117.7%4.8%00.0%6.9%+11+7.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers1913.4%7.6%00.0%9.5%+19+13.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers1812.7%11.2%00.0%11.8%+18+12.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated53.5%1.2%00.0%2.0%+5+3.5pp
Total142100.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%+142+100.0pp