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 Tiwi Islands (R), accounting for 26% (120 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 25 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tiwi Islands (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tiwi Islands (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tiwi Islands (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
61
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
61
13.2%
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
120
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
120
26.0%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
37
8.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
108
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
108
23.4%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
41
8.9%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
24
5.2%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
12
2.6%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
47
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
47
10.2%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
16
3.5%
-5.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+15
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-5
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-7
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+8
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-3
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-25
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-31
-5.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tiwi Islands (R). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 61 | 13.2% | 12.9% | 46 | 8.8% | 12.0% | +15 | +4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 120 | 26.0% | 22.8% | 125 | 23.9% | 22.0% | -5 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 37 | 8.0% | 12.3% | 44 | 8.4% | 12.2% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 108 | 23.4% | 18.2% | 100 | 19.1% | 17.0% | +8 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 41 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 44 | 8.4% | 11.9% | -3 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 24 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 25 | 4.8% | 5.8% | -1 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 12 | 2.6% | 4.7% | 17 | 3.2% | 5.1% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 47 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 72 | 13.7% | 10.5% | -25 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 47 | 9.0% | 3.4% | -31 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 462 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 524 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -62 | 0.0pp |