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 Victoria Daly (R), accounting for 26% (217 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (9.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 75 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Victoria Daly (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Victoria Daly (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victoria Daly (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
120
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
120
14.4%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
145
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
145
17.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
76
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
76
9.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
136
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
136
16.3%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
53
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
53
6.3%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
25
3.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
42
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
42
5.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
217
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
217
26.0%
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
19
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
19
2.3%
-5.4pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+10
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+26
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+1
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+75
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-38
-5.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Victoria Daly (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 | 120 | 14.4% | 12.9% | 121 | 16.3% | 12.0% | -1 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 145 | 17.3% | 22.8% | 135 | 18.2% | 22.0% | +10 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 76 | 9.1% | 12.3% | 75 | 10.1% | 12.2% | +1 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 136 | 16.3% | 18.2% | 110 | 14.8% | 17.0% | +26 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 53 | 6.3% | 11.0% | 44 | 5.9% | 11.9% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 25 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 24 | 3.2% | 5.8% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 42 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 43 | 5.8% | 5.1% | -1 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 217 | 26.0% | 9.9% | 142 | 19.1% | 10.5% | +75 | +6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 19 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 57 | 7.7% | 3.4% | -38 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 836 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +93 | 0.0pp |