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 Lochinvar (part), accounting for 19.8% (107 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 27 people, while its share fell by 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lochinvar (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lochinvar (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lochinvar (part), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
46
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
46
8.5%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
79
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
79
14.6%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
107
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
107
19.8%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
60
11.1%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
67
12.4%
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
42
7.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
71
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
71
13.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
50
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
50
9.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
8
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
8
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+15
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+15
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+27
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+24
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1
-4.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+12
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+17
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+18
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lochinvar (part). 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 | 46 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 31 | 7.8% | 9.5% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 79 | 14.6% | 17.0% | 64 | 16.2% | 16.6% | +15 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 107 | 19.8% | 16.2% | 80 | 20.4% | 17.3% | +27 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 60 | 11.1% | 13.4% | 36 | 9.3% | 11.2% | +24 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 67 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 66 | 16.9% | 13.2% | +1 | -4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 42 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 30 | 7.7% | 10.2% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 71 | 13.1% | 9.4% | 54 | 13.7% | 9.8% | +17 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 50 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 32 | 8.1% | 10.7% | +18 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 8 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 6 | 1.6% | 1.5% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 541 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 394 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +147 | 0.0pp |