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 Ashtonfield, accounting for 20.7% (495 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 40 people and 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ashtonfield - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ashtonfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ashtonfield, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
295
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
295
12.3%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
495
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
495
20.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
358
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
358
14.9%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
277
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
277
11.6%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
314
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
314
13.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
234
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
234
9.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
192
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
192
8.0%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
195
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
195
8.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
27
1.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+40
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+12
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+28
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+14
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+12
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+15
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ashtonfield. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 295 | 12.3% | 10.4% | 255 | 11.2% | 9.5% | +40 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 495 | 20.7% | 17.0% | 489 | 21.5% | 16.6% | +6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 358 | 14.9% | 16.2% | 346 | 15.2% | 17.3% | +12 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 277 | 11.6% | 13.4% | 249 | 10.9% | 11.2% | +28 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 314 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 323 | 14.2% | 13.2% | -9 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 234 | 9.8% | 9.1% | 220 | 9.7% | 10.2% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 192 | 8.0% | 9.4% | 180 | 7.9% | 9.8% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 195 | 8.1% | 10.3% | 180 | 7.9% | 10.7% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 27 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 28 | 1.2% | 1.5% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,396 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,275 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +121 | 0.0pp |