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 Maitland (NSW), accounting for 18.6% (160 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 46 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Maitland (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Maitland (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maitland (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
108
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
108
12.6%
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
160
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
160
18.6%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
126
14.7%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
132
15.4%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
72
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
72
8.4%
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
81
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
81
9.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
55
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
55
6.4%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
97
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
97
11.3%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
16
1.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+46
+4.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+21
0.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+23
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+10
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-21
-4.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+20
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-15
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+23
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Maitland (NSW). 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 | 108 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 62 | 8.3% | 9.5% | +46 | +4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 160 | 18.6% | 17.0% | 139 | 18.6% | 16.6% | +21 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 126 | 14.7% | 16.2% | 103 | 13.8% | 17.3% | +23 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 132 | 15.4% | 13.4% | 122 | 16.3% | 11.2% | +10 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 72 | 8.4% | 12.5% | 93 | 12.4% | 13.2% | -21 | -4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 81 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 61 | 8.2% | 10.2% | +20 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 55 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 70 | 9.4% | 9.8% | -15 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 97 | 11.3% | 10.3% | 74 | 9.9% | 10.7% | +23 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 17 | 2.3% | 1.5% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 748 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +111 | 0.0pp |