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, Managers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Kirkham, accounting for 21.2% (80 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (13.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 80 people and 21.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kirkham - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kirkham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kirkham, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
80
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+21.2pp
80
21.2%
+21.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
72
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+19.1pp
72
19.1%
+19.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
50
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
50
13.3%
+13.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
36
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
36
9.5%
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
73
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+19.4pp
73
19.4%
+19.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
35
9.3%
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
15
4.0%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
19
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
19
5.0%
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
6
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
6
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+80
+21.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+72
+19.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+50
+13.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+36
+9.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+73
+19.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+35
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+15
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+19
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kirkham. 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 | 80 | 21.2% | 13.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.8% | +80 | +21.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 72 | 19.1% | 20.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.8% | +72 | +19.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 50 | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.0% | +50 | +13.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 36 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +36 | +9.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 73 | 19.4% | 15.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.6% | +73 | +19.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 35 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.0% | +35 | +9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15 | 4.0% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% | +15 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 19 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +19 | +5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 6 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +6 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 377 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +377 | +100.0pp |