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 Metford, accounting for 15.9% (343 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (16.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 305 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Metford - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Metford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Metford, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
169
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-14.0pp
169
7.8%
-14.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
256
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
256
11.8%
-11.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
343
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
343
15.9%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
325
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
325
15.0%
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
262
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
262
12.1%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
212
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
212
9.8%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
224
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
224
10.4%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
323
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
323
14.9%
+11.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
51
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
51
2.4%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+60
-14.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+140
-11.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+275
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+283
+6.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+182
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+170
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+209
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+305
+11.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+42
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Metford. 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 | 169 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 109 | 21.8% | 9.5% | +60 | -14.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 256 | 11.8% | 17.0% | 116 | 23.2% | 16.6% | +140 | -11.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 343 | 15.9% | 16.2% | 68 | 13.6% | 17.3% | +275 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 325 | 15.0% | 13.4% | 42 | 8.4% | 11.2% | +283 | +6.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 262 | 12.1% | 12.5% | 80 | 16.0% | 13.2% | +182 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 212 | 9.8% | 9.1% | 42 | 8.4% | 10.2% | +170 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 224 | 10.4% | 9.4% | 15 | 3.0% | 9.8% | +209 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 323 | 14.9% | 10.3% | 18 | 3.6% | 10.7% | +305 | +11.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 51 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 9 | 1.8% | 1.5% | +42 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,162 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 500 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,662 | 0.0pp |