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 Gulfview Heights (part), accounting for 17% (344 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 33 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gulfview Heights (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gulfview Heights (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gulfview Heights (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
251
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
251
12.4%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
344
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
344
17.0%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
310
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
310
15.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
221
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
221
10.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
320
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
320
15.8%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
218
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
218
10.7%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
136
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
136
6.7%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
183
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
183
9.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
37
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
37
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+10
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+29
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-33
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-26
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+27
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gulfview Heights (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 251 | 12.4% | 8.7% | 241 | 12.0% | 8.6% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 344 | 17.0% | 14.0% | 315 | 15.7% | 12.9% | +29 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 310 | 15.3% | 14.5% | 299 | 14.9% | 14.9% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 221 | 10.9% | 14.8% | 223 | 11.1% | 13.4% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 320 | 15.8% | 12.7% | 353 | 17.6% | 13.7% | -33 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 218 | 10.7% | 8.7% | 244 | 12.1% | 10.2% | -26 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 136 | 6.7% | 9.8% | 133 | 6.6% | 9.7% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 183 | 9.0% | 14.5% | 156 | 7.8% | 14.7% | +27 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 37 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 40 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,029 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |