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 Catherine Field, accounting for 18% (234 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 230 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Catherine Field - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Catherine Field in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Catherine Field, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
166
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
166
12.8%
-10.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
234
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
234
18.0%
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
205
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
205
15.8%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
116
8.9%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
191
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
191
14.7%
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
109
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
109
8.4%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
117
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
117
9.0%
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
126
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
126
9.7%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
24
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+155
-10.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+230
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+196
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+110
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+188
+8.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+104
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+109
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+121
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Catherine Field. 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 | 166 | 12.8% | 13.6% | 11 | 23.4% | 12.8% | +155 | -10.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 234 | 18.0% | 20.1% | 4 | 8.5% | 17.8% | +230 | +9.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 205 | 15.8% | 14.2% | 9 | 19.1% | 15.0% | +196 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 116 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 6 | 12.8% | 10.1% | +110 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 191 | 14.7% | 15.3% | 3 | 6.4% | 16.6% | +188 | +8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 109 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 5 | 10.6% | 10.0% | +104 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 117 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 8 | 17.0% | 8.2% | +109 | -8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 126 | 9.7% | 7.3% | 5 | 10.6% | 7.6% | +121 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +24 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 1,299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,252 | 0.0pp |