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 Unincorp. Other Territories, accounting for 17.2% (212 people). This share was higher than Other Territories (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 173 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Unincorp. Other Territories - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Unincorp. Other Territories in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Other Territories and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorp. Other Territories, with comparison markers for Other Territories.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
212
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
212
17.2%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
165
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
165
13.4%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
209
17.0%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
171
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
171
13.9%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
169
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
169
13.7%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
116
9.4%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
45
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
45
3.7%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
122
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
122
9.9%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
20
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
20
1.6%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-128
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-71
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-170
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-127
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-80
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-14
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-115
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-173
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-31
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Unincorp. Other Territories. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Other Territories.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 212 | 17.2% | 16.2% | 340 | 15.8% | 15.8% | -128 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 165 | 13.4% | 13.3% | 236 | 11.0% | 11.0% | -71 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 209 | 17.0% | 17.4% | 379 | 17.6% | 17.6% | -170 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 171 | 13.9% | 14.8% | 298 | 13.9% | 13.9% | -127 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 169 | 13.7% | 12.4% | 249 | 11.6% | 11.6% | -80 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 116 | 9.4% | 6.0% | 130 | 6.0% | 6.0% | -14 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 45 | 3.7% | 6.0% | 160 | 7.4% | 7.4% | -115 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 122 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 295 | 13.7% | 13.7% | -173 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 20 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 51 | 2.4% | 2.4% | -31 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -920 | 0.0pp |