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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Tolga, accounting for 15.6% (229 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 226 people, while its share fell by 84.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tolga - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tolga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tolga, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
217
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
217
14.8%
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
200
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+13.6pp
200
13.6%
+13.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
226
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+15.4pp
226
15.4%
+15.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
181
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
181
12.3%
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
168
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
168
11.4%
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
134
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
134
9.1%
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
92
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
92
6.3%
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
229
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-84.4pp
229
15.6%
-84.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
15
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
15
1.0%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+217
+14.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+200
+13.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+226
+15.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+181
+12.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+168
+11.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+134
+9.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+92
+6.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+226
-84.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+15
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tolga. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 217 | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.7% | +217 | +14.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 200 | 13.6% | 15.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.4% | +200 | +13.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 226 | 15.4% | 13.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.7% | +226 | +15.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 181 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.9% | +181 | +12.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 168 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.2% | +168 | +11.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 134 | 9.1% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.3% | +134 | +9.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 92 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.5% | +92 | +6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 229 | 15.6% | 14.4% | 3 | 100.0% | 13.7% | +226 | -84.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 15 | 1.0% | 2.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +15 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 1,468 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,465 | 0.0pp |