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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Sandstone, accounting for 22.7% (10 people). This share was similar to Sandstone (S) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 5 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sandstone - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sandstone in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Sandstone (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sandstone, with comparison markers for Sandstone (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
10
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
10
22.7%
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
3
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
3
6.8%
-8.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
5
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
5
11.4%
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
3
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3
6.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
8
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
8
18.2%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
8
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
8
18.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
5
11.4%
+11.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-3
-8.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+5
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
0
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+1
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+11.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sandstone. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Sandstone (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Sandstone (S)% | Count | % | Sandstone (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 10 | 22.7% | 22.7% | 13 | 32.5% | 32.5% | -3 | -9.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 3 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6 | 15.0% | 15.0% | -3 | -8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 5 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | +5 | +11.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 3 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 4 | 10.0% | 10.0% | +4 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 8 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 7 | 17.5% | 17.5% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | +5 | +11.4pp |
| Total | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |