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 Kings Langley, accounting for 27.5% (1,260 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,260 people and 27.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kings Langley - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kings Langley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kings Langley, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
735
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-84.0pp
735
16.0%
-84.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,260
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+27.5pp
1,260
27.5%
+27.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
623
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+13.6pp
623
13.6%
+13.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
390
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
390
8.5%
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
750
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
750
16.3%
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
331
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
331
7.2%
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
202
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
202
4.4%
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
232
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
232
5.1%
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
76
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
76
1.7%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+732
-84.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,260
+27.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+623
+13.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+390
+8.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+750
+16.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+331
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+202
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+232
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+76
+1.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kings Langley. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 735 | 16.0% | 11.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 9.6% | +732 | -84.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,260 | 27.5% | 23.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.0% | +1,260 | +27.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 623 | 13.6% | 10.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.7% | +623 | +13.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 390 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% | +390 | +8.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 750 | 16.3% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.4% | +750 | +16.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 331 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +331 | +7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 202 | 4.4% | 11.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +202 | +4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 232 | 5.1% | 8.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.2% | +232 | +5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 76 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | +76 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 4,590 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,587 | 0.0pp |