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, Clerical And Administrative Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Old Guildford, accounting for 18.9% (125 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 121 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Old Guildford - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Old Guildford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Old Guildford, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
53
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-33.7pp
53
8.0%
-33.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
114
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+17.3pp
114
17.3%
+17.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
102
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
102
15.5%
-13.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
61
9.2%
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
125
18.9%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
47
7.1%
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
69
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
69
10.5%
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
70
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
70
10.6%
+10.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
24
3.6%
+3.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+43
-33.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+114
+17.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+95
-13.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+61
+9.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+121
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+47
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+69
+10.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+70
+10.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+24
+3.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Old Guildford. 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 | 53 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 10 | 41.7% | 7.8% | +43 | -33.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 114 | 17.3% | 16.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.8% | +114 | +17.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 102 | 15.5% | 12.1% | 7 | 29.2% | 15.0% | +95 | -13.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 61 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.1% | +61 | +9.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 125 | 18.9% | 14.4% | 4 | 16.7% | 14.0% | +121 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 47 | 7.1% | 8.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | +47 | +7.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 69 | 10.5% | 13.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.2% | +69 | +10.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 70 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.8% | +70 | +10.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +24 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +636 | 0.0pp |