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 Morpeth, accounting for 25.7% (160 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 5,370 people and 13.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Morpeth - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Morpeth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morpeth, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
74
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
74
11.9%
-12.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
160
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
-13.8pp
160
25.7%
-13.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
90
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
90
14.5%
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
79
12.7%
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
66
10.6%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
40
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
40
6.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
47
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
47
7.6%
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
57
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
57
9.2%
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
5
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
5
0.8%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3,286
-12.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-5,370
-13.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-532
+10.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-939
+5.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1,620
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1,045
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-53
+6.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-236
+7.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-295
-1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Morpeth. 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 | 74 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 3,360 | 24.0% | 9.5% | -3,286 | -12.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 160 | 25.7% | 17.0% | 5,530 | 39.5% | 16.6% | -5,370 | -13.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 90 | 14.5% | 16.2% | 622 | 4.4% | 17.3% | -532 | +10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 79 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 1,018 | 7.3% | 11.2% | -939 | +5.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 66 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 1,686 | 12.0% | 13.2% | -1,620 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 40 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 1,085 | 7.8% | 10.2% | -1,045 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 47 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 100 | 0.7% | 9.8% | -53 | +6.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 57 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 293 | 2.1% | 10.7% | -236 | +7.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 5 | 0.8% | 1.6% | 300 | 2.1% | 1.5% | -295 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,999 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13,377 | 0.0pp |