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 Tamar (M), accounting for 21.4% (2,458 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (16.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 409 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
West Tamar (M) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for West Tamar (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Tamar (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,461
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,461
12.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,458
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
2,458
21.4%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,700
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,700
14.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,501
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,501
13.0%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,346
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,346
11.7%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
1,044
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,044
9.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
732
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
732
6.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,054
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,054
9.2%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
197
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
197
1.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+273
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+409
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+212
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+308
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+103
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+72
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+109
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+95
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+52
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for West Tamar (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 | 1,461 | 12.7% | 13.1% | 1,188 | 12.1% | 13.0% | +273 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,458 | 21.4% | 16.5% | 2,049 | 20.8% | 15.6% | +409 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,700 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 1,488 | 15.1% | 14.6% | +212 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,501 | 13.0% | 13.3% | 1,193 | 12.1% | 12.0% | +308 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,346 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 1,243 | 12.6% | 11.6% | +103 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 1,044 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 972 | 9.9% | 10.0% | +72 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 732 | 6.4% | 8.0% | 623 | 6.3% | 7.9% | +109 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,054 | 9.2% | 13.3% | 959 | 9.7% | 13.6% | +95 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 197 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 145 | 1.5% | 1.8% | +52 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 11,506 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,650 | 0.0pp |