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 Southend, accounting for 23.1% (31 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (17.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 12 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Southend - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Southend in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southend, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
21
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
21
15.7%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
17
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
17
12.7%
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
24
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
24
17.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
11
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
11
8.2%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
17
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
17
12.7%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
4
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
4
3.0%
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
9
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
9
6.7%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
31
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
31
23.1%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-2
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+12
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+4
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-5
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
0
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Southend. 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 | 21 | 15.7% | 20.0% | 23 | 18.3% | 20.1% | -2 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 17 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 5 | 4.0% | 11.0% | +12 | +8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 24 | 17.9% | 13.4% | 23 | 18.3% | 12.9% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 11 | 8.2% | 11.4% | 7 | 5.6% | 10.3% | +4 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 17 | 12.7% | 8.7% | 18 | 14.3% | 9.0% | -1 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 4 | 3.0% | 7.6% | 9 | 7.1% | 8.2% | -5 | -4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 9 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 3 | 2.4% | 9.2% | +6 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 31 | 23.1% | 17.9% | 34 | 27.0% | 18.1% | -3 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |