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 Largs, accounting for 17.1% (167 people). This share was similar to Maitland (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 31 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Largs - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Largs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Largs, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
123
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
123
12.6%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
167
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
167
17.1%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
161
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
161
16.5%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
120
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
120
12.3%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
121
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
121
12.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
91
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
91
9.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
87
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
87
8.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
94
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
94
9.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
18
1.8%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+31
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-22
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-9
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+8
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Largs. 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 | 123 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 92 | 9.9% | 9.5% | +31 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 167 | 17.1% | 17.0% | 189 | 20.3% | 16.6% | -22 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 161 | 16.5% | 16.2% | 170 | 18.3% | 17.3% | -9 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 120 | 12.3% | 13.4% | 106 | 11.4% | 11.2% | +14 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 121 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 113 | 12.1% | 13.2% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 91 | 9.3% | 9.1% | 95 | 10.2% | 10.2% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 87 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 87 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 94 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 86 | 9.2% | 10.7% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 8 | 0.9% | 1.5% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 978 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 931 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |