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 Gillieston Heights, accounting for 16.7% (409 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 179 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Gillieston Heights - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Gillieston Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gillieston Heights, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
255
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
255
10.4%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
409
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
409
16.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
373
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
373
15.2%
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
313
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
313
12.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
309
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
309
12.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
254
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
254
10.3%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
260
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
260
10.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
242
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
242
9.9%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
40
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
40
1.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+131
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+179
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+77
-4.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+118
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+124
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+62
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+98
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+120
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Gillieston Heights. 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 | 255 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 124 | 8.1% | 9.5% | +131 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 409 | 16.7% | 17.0% | 230 | 15.0% | 16.6% | +179 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 373 | 15.2% | 16.2% | 296 | 19.4% | 17.3% | +77 | -4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 313 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 195 | 12.8% | 11.2% | +118 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 309 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 185 | 12.1% | 13.2% | +124 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 254 | 10.3% | 9.1% | 192 | 12.6% | 10.2% | +62 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 260 | 10.6% | 9.4% | 162 | 10.6% | 9.8% | +98 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 242 | 9.9% | 10.3% | 122 | 8.0% | 10.7% | +120 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 40 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 27 | 1.8% | 1.5% | +13 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,456 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,529 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +927 | 0.0pp |