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 Sorell (M), accounting for 17.1% (1,338 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 367 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sorell (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sorell (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sorell (M), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
975
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
975
12.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,203
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,203
15.3%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,338
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,338
17.1%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,050
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,050
13.4%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,135
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,135
14.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
695
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
695
8.9%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
443
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
443
5.7%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
835
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
835
10.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
171
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
171
2.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+268
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+367
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+294
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+237
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+176
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+21
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+105
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+45
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sorell (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 975 | 12.4% | 12.3% | 707 | 11.2% | 11.3% | +268 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,203 | 15.3% | 24.0% | 836 | 13.2% | 22.6% | +367 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,338 | 17.1% | 13.2% | 1,044 | 16.5% | 13.3% | +294 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,050 | 13.4% | 14.0% | 813 | 12.9% | 12.8% | +237 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,135 | 14.5% | 12.9% | 959 | 15.2% | 14.7% | +176 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 695 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 674 | 10.7% | 9.7% | +21 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 443 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 428 | 6.8% | 4.5% | +15 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 835 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 730 | 11.5% | 9.2% | +105 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 171 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 126 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +45 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 7,839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,323 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,516 | 0.0pp |