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 Ingle Farm, accounting for 15.9% (651 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 180 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ingle Farm - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ingle Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ingle Farm, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
261
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
261
6.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
609
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
609
14.8%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
651
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
651
15.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
606
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
606
14.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
556
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
556
13.5%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
345
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
345
8.4%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
420
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
420
10.2%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
574
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
574
14.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
81
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
81
2.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+44
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+180
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+81
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+78
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+40
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-7
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+83
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+88
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+22
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ingle Farm. 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 | 261 | 6.4% | 8.7% | 217 | 6.2% | 8.6% | +44 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 609 | 14.8% | 14.0% | 429 | 12.3% | 12.9% | +180 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 651 | 15.9% | 14.5% | 570 | 16.3% | 14.9% | +81 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 606 | 14.8% | 14.8% | 528 | 15.1% | 13.4% | +78 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 556 | 13.5% | 12.7% | 516 | 14.8% | 13.7% | +40 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 345 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 352 | 10.1% | 10.2% | -7 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 420 | 10.2% | 9.8% | 337 | 9.6% | 9.7% | +83 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 574 | 14.0% | 14.5% | 486 | 13.9% | 14.7% | +88 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 81 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 59 | 1.7% | 1.9% | +22 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +608 | 0.0pp |