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 Camden South, accounting for 21.5% (480 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 32 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Camden South - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Camden South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Camden South, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
251
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
251
11.3%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
480
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
480
21.5%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
352
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
352
15.8%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
280
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
280
12.6%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
322
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
322
14.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
181
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
181
8.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
172
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
172
7.7%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
156
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
156
7.0%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
35
1.6%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-6
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-1
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-13
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+17
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
0
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-32
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-10
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Camden South. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 251 | 11.3% | 13.6% | 257 | 11.2% | 12.8% | -6 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 480 | 21.5% | 20.1% | 481 | 21.0% | 17.8% | -1 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 352 | 15.8% | 14.2% | 365 | 16.0% | 15.0% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 280 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 263 | 11.5% | 10.1% | +17 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 322 | 14.4% | 15.3% | 337 | 14.7% | 16.6% | -15 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 181 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 181 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 172 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 169 | 7.4% | 8.2% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 156 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 188 | 8.2% | 7.6% | -32 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 35 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 45 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 2,229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,288 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -59 | 0.0pp |