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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Chiltern, accounting for 18% (130 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 130 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Chiltern - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Chiltern in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chiltern, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
86
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-65.0pp
86
11.9%
-65.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
115
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
115
15.9%
+15.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
130
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
130
18.0%
+18.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
93
12.9%
+12.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
72
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
72
10.0%
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
70
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
70
9.7%
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
72
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
72
10.0%
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
70
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
70
9.7%
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
13
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+76
-65.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+115
+15.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+130
+18.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+93
+12.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+72
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+70
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+72
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+70
+9.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
+1.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Chiltern. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 86 | 11.9% | 17.9% | 10 | 76.9% | 16.6% | +76 | -65.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 115 | 15.9% | 20.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.1% | +115 | +15.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 130 | 18.0% | 14.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.3% | +130 | +18.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 93 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +93 | +12.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 72 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.7% | +72 | +10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 70 | 9.7% | 7.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.6% | +70 | +9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 72 | 10.0% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.6% | +72 | +10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 70 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.5% | +70 | +9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +13 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 723 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +710 | 0.0pp |