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 Pyrenees (S), accounting for 21.2% (644 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 91 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Pyrenees (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Pyrenees (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pyrenees (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
644
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
644
21.2%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
389
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
389
12.8%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
396
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
396
13.1%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
362
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
362
11.9%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
297
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
297
9.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
201
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
201
6.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
262
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
262
8.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
400
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
400
13.2%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
75
2.5%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+29
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+91
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+36
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+72
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+28
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+21
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+32
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+31
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Pyrenees (S). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 644 | 21.2% | 14.5% | 615 | 23.1% | 14.6% | +29 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 389 | 12.8% | 18.8% | 298 | 11.2% | 17.4% | +91 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 396 | 13.1% | 14.4% | 360 | 13.5% | 14.8% | +36 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 362 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 290 | 10.9% | 11.7% | +72 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 297 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 269 | 10.1% | 11.3% | +28 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 201 | 6.6% | 8.5% | 180 | 6.8% | 9.7% | +21 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 262 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 230 | 8.6% | 6.5% | +32 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 400 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 369 | 13.9% | 12.4% | +31 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 75 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 55 | 2.1% | 1.7% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,032 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +368 | 0.0pp |