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 Mawson Lakes, accounting for 26.1% (2,030 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,912 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mawson Lakes - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mawson Lakes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mawson Lakes, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,013
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,013
13.0%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,030
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
2,030
26.1%
+9.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
828
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
828
10.6%
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,039
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,039
13.4%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,037
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
1,037
13.3%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
612
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
612
7.9%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
471
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
471
6.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
613
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
613
7.9%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
129
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
129
1.7%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+900
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,912
+9.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+701
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+945
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+953
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+551
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+428
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+531
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+126
+1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mawson Lakes. 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 | 1,013 | 13.0% | 8.7% | 113 | 15.5% | 8.6% | +900 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,030 | 26.1% | 14.0% | 118 | 16.2% | 12.9% | +1,912 | +9.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 828 | 10.6% | 14.5% | 127 | 17.5% | 14.9% | +701 | -6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,039 | 13.4% | 14.8% | 94 | 12.9% | 13.4% | +945 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,037 | 13.3% | 12.7% | 84 | 11.6% | 13.7% | +953 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 612 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 61 | 8.4% | 10.2% | +551 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 471 | 6.1% | 9.8% | 43 | 5.9% | 9.7% | +428 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 613 | 7.9% | 14.5% | 82 | 11.3% | 14.7% | +531 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 129 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3 | 0.4% | 1.9% | +126 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 7,780 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 727 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,053 | 0.0pp |