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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Waratah/Wynyard (M), accounting for 15.7% (914 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 172 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Waratah/Wynyard (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Waratah/Wynyard (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waratah/Wynyard (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
695
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
695
11.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
908
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
908
15.6%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
914
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
914
15.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
805
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
805
13.8%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
607
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
607
10.4%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
525
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
525
9.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
564
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
564
9.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
710
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
710
12.2%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
122
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
122
2.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+56
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+144
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+92
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+172
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+65
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-47
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Waratah/Wynyard (M). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 695 | 11.9% | 13.1% | 639 | 12.0% | 13.0% | +56 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 908 | 15.6% | 16.5% | 764 | 14.3% | 15.6% | +144 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 914 | 15.7% | 14.5% | 822 | 15.4% | 14.6% | +92 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 805 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 633 | 11.8% | 12.0% | +172 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 607 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 605 | 11.3% | 11.6% | +2 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 525 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 519 | 9.7% | 10.0% | +6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 564 | 9.7% | 8.0% | 499 | 9.3% | 7.9% | +65 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 710 | 12.2% | 13.3% | 757 | 14.2% | 13.6% | -47 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 122 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 115 | 2.2% | 1.8% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 5,836 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,342 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +494 | 0.0pp |