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 Horn, accounting for 19.8% (48 people). This share was lower than Torres (S) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 1,332 people and 14.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Horn - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Horn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Torres (S) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Horn, with comparison markers for Torres (S).

Horn
Torres (S)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

28

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

48

% of total

19.8%

Change from 2016

-14.5pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

18

% of total

7.4%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

26

% of total

10.7%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

41

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

14

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

14

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

+2.6pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

33

% of total

13.6%

Change from 2016

+7.2pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

12

% of total

4.9%

Change from 2016

+3.7pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Horn. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Torres (S).

Occupation of employment for Horn. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Torres (S).
Occupation of employment for Horn. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Torres (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Torres (S)%Count%Torres (S)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers2811.5%11.8%56214.0%11.7%-534-2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals4819.8%22.7%1,38034.3%21.8%-1,332-14.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers187.4%11.7%41910.4%12.4%-401-3.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers2610.7%16.1%3889.6%16.5%-362+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers4116.9%15.3%55313.7%15.7%-512+3.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers145.8%5.7%2957.3%4.9%-281-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers145.8%3.6%1273.2%2.7%-113+2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers3313.6%11.0%2596.4%11.4%-226+7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated124.9%2.8%501.2%3.3%-38+3.7pp
Total243100.0%100.0%4,026100.0%100.0%-3,7830.0pp