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 Unincorporated NT, accounting for 18.7% (625 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 78 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Unincorporated NT - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Unincorporated NT in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorporated NT, with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
468
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
468
14.0%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
625
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
625
18.7%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
529
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
529
15.9%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
485
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
485
14.5%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
368
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
368
11.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
172
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
172
5.2%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
275
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
275
8.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
339
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
339
10.2%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
65
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
65
1.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-34
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-47
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-21
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-52
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-78
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+7
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-28
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-61
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Unincorporated NT. 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 | 468 | 14.0% | 12.9% | 502 | 13.8% | 12.0% | -34 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 625 | 18.7% | 22.8% | 672 | 18.5% | 22.0% | -47 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 529 | 15.9% | 12.3% | 550 | 15.1% | 12.2% | -21 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 485 | 14.5% | 18.2% | 537 | 14.8% | 17.0% | -52 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 368 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 446 | 12.3% | 11.9% | -78 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 172 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 165 | 4.5% | 5.8% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 275 | 8.2% | 4.7% | 303 | 8.3% | 5.1% | -28 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 339 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 400 | 11.0% | 10.5% | -61 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 65 | 1.9% | 2.8% | 65 | 1.8% | 3.4% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,334 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -302 | 0.0pp |