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 Wagait (S), accounting for 23.1% (43 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 14 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wagait (S) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wagait (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wagait (S), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
30
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
30
16.1%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
43
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
43
23.1%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
30
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
30
16.1%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
25
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
25
13.4%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
33
17.7%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
14
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
7.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
11
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
11
5.9%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
9
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
9
4.8%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
3
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
3
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-14
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-5
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-3
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-7
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-8
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wagait (S). 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 | 30 | 16.1% | 12.9% | 33 | 14.5% | 12.0% | -3 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 43 | 23.1% | 22.8% | 57 | 25.0% | 22.0% | -14 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 30 | 16.1% | 12.3% | 35 | 15.4% | 12.2% | -5 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 25 | 13.4% | 18.2% | 25 | 11.0% | 17.0% | 0 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 33 | 17.7% | 11.0% | 31 | 13.6% | 11.9% | +2 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 14 | 7.5% | 5.4% | 17 | 7.5% | 5.8% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 11 | 5.9% | 4.7% | 18 | 7.9% | 5.1% | -7 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 9 | 4.8% | 9.9% | 17 | 7.5% | 10.5% | -8 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 3 | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -42 | 0.0pp |