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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Hillman, accounting for 21% (148 people). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 22 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hillman - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hillman in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillman, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
39
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
39
5.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
50
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
50
7.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
148
21.0%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
109
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
109
15.4%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
71
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
71
10.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
62
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
62
8.8%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
100
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
100
14.2%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
102
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
102
14.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
7
1.0%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-8
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-11
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-22
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+22
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-8
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-7
-1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hillman. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Rockingham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 39 | 5.5% | 9.6% | 47 | 6.7% | 9.1% | -8 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 50 | 7.1% | 14.3% | 61 | 8.7% | 13.4% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 148 | 21.0% | 19.4% | 170 | 24.1% | 20.4% | -22 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 109 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 87 | 12.3% | 12.9% | +22 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 71 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 79 | 11.2% | 12.5% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 62 | 8.8% | 8.5% | 57 | 8.1% | 9.7% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 100 | 14.2% | 9.6% | 98 | 13.9% | 9.3% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 102 | 14.4% | 10.7% | 95 | 13.5% | 10.9% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 1.0% | 1.8% | 14 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -7 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 706 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 705 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |