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 Abbotsbury, accounting for 22.7% (462 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 91 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Abbotsbury - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Abbotsbury in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Abbotsbury, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
305
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
305
15.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
462
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
462
22.7%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
254
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
254
12.5%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
154
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
154
7.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
379
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
379
18.6%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
206
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
206
10.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
119
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
119
5.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
131
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
131
6.4%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
31
1.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-12
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+43
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-91
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-20
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-67
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-55
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-15
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-34
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-7
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Abbotsbury. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 305 | 15.0% | 8.5% | 317 | 13.8% | 7.8% | -12 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 462 | 22.7% | 16.9% | 419 | 18.2% | 13.8% | +43 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 254 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 345 | 15.0% | 15.0% | -91 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 154 | 7.6% | 9.8% | 174 | 7.6% | 10.1% | -20 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 379 | 18.6% | 14.4% | 446 | 19.4% | 14.0% | -67 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 206 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 261 | 11.4% | 9.5% | -55 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 119 | 5.8% | 13.5% | 134 | 5.8% | 12.2% | -15 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 131 | 6.4% | 13.2% | 165 | 7.2% | 14.8% | -34 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 38 | 1.7% | 2.9% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -260 | 0.0pp |