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 Bencubbin, accounting for 29.7% (30 people). This share was lower than Mount Marshall (S) (46.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which decreased by 12 people and 5.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Bencubbin - Employed persons (Usual residence)

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

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bencubbin, with comparison markers for Mount Marshall (S).

Bencubbin
Mount Marshall (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

30

% of total

29.7%

Change from 2016

-5.9pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

5

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-1.8pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

12

% of total

11.9%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

9

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+3.0pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

8

% of total

7.9%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

10

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

16

% of total

15.8%

Change from 2016

+6.5pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Data table

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

Occupation of employment for Bencubbin. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).
Occupation of employment for Bencubbin. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mount Marshall (S)%Count%Mount Marshall (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers3029.7%46.6%4235.6%50.2%-12-5.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals55.0%5.2%86.8%7.0%-3-1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1211.9%9.2%1815.3%8.4%-6-3.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers98.9%5.6%75.9%5.1%+2+3.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers87.9%7.2%119.3%4.4%-3-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%1.2%00.0%1.1%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers109.9%8.8%119.3%9.9%-1+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers1615.8%14.5%119.3%8.8%+5+6.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%1.2%32.5%4.0%-3-2.5pp
Total101100.0%100.0%118100.0%100.0%-170.0pp