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 Daly (R), accounting for 26.4% (124 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 20 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Daly (R) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Daly (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Daly (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
48
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
48
10.2%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
124
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
124
26.4%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
37
7.9%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
99
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
99
21.1%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
29
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
29
6.2%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
27
5.7%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
21
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
21
4.5%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
56
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
56
11.9%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
39
8.3%
+3.4pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+20
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-6
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+9
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+6
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-7
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
+3.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West Daly (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 | 48 | 10.2% | 12.9% | 28 | 6.2% | 12.0% | +20 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 124 | 26.4% | 22.8% | 130 | 28.8% | 22.0% | -6 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 37 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 28 | 6.2% | 12.2% | +9 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 99 | 21.1% | 18.2% | 101 | 22.3% | 17.0% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 29 | 6.2% | 11.0% | 38 | 8.4% | 11.9% | -9 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 27 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 31 | 6.9% | 5.8% | -4 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 21 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 15 | 3.3% | 5.1% | +6 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 56 | 11.9% | 9.9% | 63 | 13.9% | 10.5% | -7 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 8.3% | 2.8% | 22 | 4.9% | 3.4% | +17 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 470 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 452 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |