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 Inkerman (SA), accounting for 53.8% (7 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 4 people and 30.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Inkerman (SA) - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Inkerman (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Inkerman (SA), with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).

Inkerman (SA)
Wakefield (DC)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

5

% of total

38.5%

Change from 2016

-15.3pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

3

% of total

23.1%

Change from 2016

+23.1pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

7

% of total

53.8%

Change from 2016

+30.7pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Inkerman (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).

Occupation of employment for Inkerman (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
Occupation of employment for Inkerman (SA). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wakefield (DC)%Count%Wakefield (DC)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers538.5%21.5%753.8%22.5%-2-15.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals00.0%9.3%00.0%8.8%00.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers00.0%11.1%00.0%11.6%00.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers00.0%10.6%00.0%9.4%00.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers00.0%9.0%00.0%9.2%00.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers00.0%6.0%00.0%6.4%00.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers323.1%10.6%00.0%10.5%+3+23.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers753.8%19.4%323.1%19.8%+4+30.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%2.4%00.0%1.5%00.0pp
Total13100.0%100.0%13100.0%100.0%00.0pp