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 Para Hills, accounting for 17.7% (554 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 554 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Para Hills - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Para Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Para Hills, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
231
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-50.7pp
231
7.4%
-50.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
418
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
418
13.4%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
554
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
554
17.7%
+17.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
465
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
465
14.9%
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
438
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
438
14.0%
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
259
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
259
8.3%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
284
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
284
9.1%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
429
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
429
13.7%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
56
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
56
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+206
-50.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+414
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+554
+17.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+465
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+429
-6.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+256
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+281
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+422
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+56
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Para Hills. 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 | 231 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 25 | 58.1% | 8.6% | +206 | -50.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 418 | 13.4% | 14.0% | 4 | 9.3% | 12.9% | +414 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 554 | 17.7% | 14.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.9% | +554 | +17.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 465 | 14.9% | 14.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.4% | +465 | +14.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 438 | 14.0% | 12.7% | 9 | 20.9% | 13.7% | +429 | -6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 259 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 3 | 7.0% | 10.2% | +256 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 284 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 3 | 7.0% | 9.7% | +281 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 429 | 13.7% | 14.5% | 7 | 16.3% | 14.7% | +422 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 56 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +56 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 3,131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,088 | 0.0pp |