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 West Arnhem (R), accounting for 28.3% (414 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 50 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Arnhem (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Arnhem (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Arnhem (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
184
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
184
12.6%
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
414
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
414
28.3%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
174
11.9%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
269
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
269
18.4%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
129
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
129
8.8%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
47
3.2%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
54
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
54
3.7%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
140
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
140
9.6%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
49
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
49
3.3%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+50
+3.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+41
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-29
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-22
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-48
-3.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West Arnhem (R). 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 | 184 | 12.6% | 12.9% | 134 | 9.2% | 12.0% | +50 | +3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 414 | 28.3% | 22.8% | 373 | 25.7% | 22.0% | +41 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 174 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 163 | 11.2% | 12.2% | +11 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 269 | 18.4% | 18.2% | 237 | 16.3% | 17.0% | +32 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 129 | 8.8% | 11.0% | 144 | 9.9% | 11.9% | -15 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 47 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 76 | 5.2% | 5.8% | -29 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 54 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 76 | 5.2% | 5.1% | -22 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 140 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 152 | 10.5% | 10.5% | -12 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 49 | 3.3% | 2.8% | 97 | 6.7% | 3.4% | -48 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 1,463 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,451 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |