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 Rye Park, accounting for 33% (31 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (19.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 10 people and 9.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Rye Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Rye Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Rye Park, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).

Rye Park
Hilltops (A)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

31

% of total

33.0%

Change from 2016

+7.8pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

4

% of total

4.3%

Change from 2016

-9.3pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

16

% of total

17.0%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

3

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

-6.5pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

10

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

-4.0pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

6

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

3

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

-3.6pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

17

% of total

18.1%

Change from 2016

+7.4pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Rye Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).

Occupation of employment for Rye Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Occupation of employment for Rye Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Hilltops (A)%Count%Hilltops (A)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers3133.0%19.7%2625.2%20.6%+5+7.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals44.3%12.6%1413.6%11.9%-10-9.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers1617.0%14.4%1716.5%14.0%-1+0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers33.2%11.6%109.7%9.4%-7-6.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers1010.6%10.4%1514.6%10.7%-5-4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers66.4%8.9%76.8%9.4%-1-0.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers33.2%6.2%76.8%6.6%-4-3.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers1718.1%14.5%1110.7%15.9%+6+7.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated00.0%1.9%00.0%1.5%00.0pp
Total94100.0%100.0%103100.0%100.0%-90.0pp