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 Raworth, accounting for 17.6% (190 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which increased by 47 people and 1 percentage point.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Raworth - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Raworth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Raworth, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).

Raworth
Maitland (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

107

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

190

% of total

17.6%

Change from 2016

-2.7pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

169

% of total

15.7%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

136

% of total

12.6%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

157

% of total

14.6%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

107

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

87

% of total

8.1%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

99

% of total

9.2%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

17

% of total

1.6%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Raworth. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).

Occupation of employment for Raworth. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
Occupation of employment for Raworth. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Maitland (C)%Count%Maitland (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers1079.9%10.4%9211.1%9.5%+15-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals19017.6%17.0%16920.3%16.6%+21-2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers16915.7%16.2%12214.7%17.3%+47+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers13612.6%13.4%9411.3%11.2%+42+1.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers15714.6%12.5%12114.5%13.2%+36+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers1079.9%9.1%8510.2%10.2%+22-0.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers878.1%9.4%769.1%9.8%+11-1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers999.2%10.3%637.6%10.7%+36+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated171.6%1.6%30.4%1.5%+14+1.2pp
Total1,077100.0%100.0%832100.0%100.0%+2450.0pp