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 Middle Cove, accounting for 42.8% (280 people). This share was higher than Willoughby (C) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 25 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Middle Cove - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Middle Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middle Cove, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
155
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
155
23.7%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
280
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
280
42.8%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
33
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
33
5.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
40
6.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
80
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
80
12.2%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
42
6.4%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
6
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
6
0.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
10
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
10
1.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
12
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
1.8%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+16
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+25
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-4
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-20
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-10
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Middle Cove. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Willoughby (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 155 | 23.7% | 20.7% | 139 | 21.9% | 19.1% | +16 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 280 | 42.8% | 41.4% | 255 | 40.1% | 39.9% | +25 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 33 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 30 | 4.7% | 6.3% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 40 | 6.1% | 6.5% | 44 | 6.9% | 7.3% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 80 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 78 | 12.3% | 12.3% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 42 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 62 | 9.7% | 8.1% | -20 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 6 | 0.9% | 1.7% | 4 | 0.6% | 1.4% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 10 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 20 | 3.1% | 3.6% | -10 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 12 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 8 | 1.3% | 1.9% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |