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 Mays Hill (part), accounting for 34.2% (316 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 226 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mays Hill (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mays Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mays Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
101
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
101
10.9%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
316
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
316
34.2%
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
76
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
76
8.2%
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
74
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
74
8.0%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
117
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
117
12.7%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
70
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
70
7.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
86
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
86
9.3%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
52
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
52
5.6%
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
26
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
2.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+76
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+226
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+40
-3.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+55
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+89
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+47
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+50
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+18
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mays Hill (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 101 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 25 | 8.2% | 8.9% | +76 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 316 | 34.2% | 23.7% | 90 | 29.4% | 18.9% | +226 | +4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 76 | 8.2% | 11.4% | 36 | 11.8% | 15.4% | +40 | -3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 74 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 19 | 6.2% | 9.7% | +55 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 117 | 12.7% | 14.0% | 28 | 9.2% | 14.2% | +89 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 70 | 7.6% | 8.0% | 23 | 7.5% | 9.3% | +47 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 86 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 36 | 11.8% | 8.4% | +50 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 52 | 5.6% | 10.9% | 34 | 11.1% | 12.1% | +18 | -5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 26 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 9 | 2.9% | 2.9% | +17 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 923 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +617 | 0.0pp |