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 Millicent, accounting for 16.8% (340 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Community And Personal Service Workers, which increased by 37 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Millicent - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Millicent in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millicent, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
243
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
243
12.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
189
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
189
9.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
329
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
329
16.3%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
306
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
306
15.2%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
192
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
192
9.5%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
172
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
172
8.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
192
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
192
9.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
340
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
340
16.8%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
49
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
49
2.4%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-12
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+20
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+37
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-7
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-21
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+9
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Millicent. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 243 | 12.0% | 20.0% | 230 | 11.7% | 20.1% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 189 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 201 | 10.2% | 11.0% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 329 | 16.3% | 13.4% | 309 | 15.8% | 12.9% | +20 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 306 | 15.2% | 11.4% | 269 | 13.7% | 10.3% | +37 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 192 | 9.5% | 8.7% | 199 | 10.1% | 9.0% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 172 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 189 | 9.6% | 8.2% | -17 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 192 | 9.5% | 8.4% | 213 | 10.9% | 9.2% | -21 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 340 | 16.8% | 17.9% | 331 | 16.9% | 18.1% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 49 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 25 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +24 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 2,018 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,961 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |