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 Ascot Park, accounting for 24% (461 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 440 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ascot Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ascot Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ascot Park, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
147
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-17.4pp
147
7.6%
-17.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
461
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
461
24.0%
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
240
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
240
12.5%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
345
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
345
18.0%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
239
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
239
12.4%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
163
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
163
8.5%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
97
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
97
5.0%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
186
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
186
9.7%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
41
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
41
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+111
-17.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+440
+9.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+219
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+325
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+224
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+153
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+92
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+170
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+41
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ascot Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 147 | 7.6% | 10.9% | 36 | 25.0% | 10.3% | +111 | -17.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 461 | 24.0% | 25.1% | 21 | 14.6% | 22.6% | +440 | +9.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 240 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 21 | 14.6% | 13.8% | +219 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 345 | 18.0% | 14.9% | 20 | 13.9% | 13.7% | +325 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 239 | 12.4% | 13.9% | 15 | 10.4% | 15.0% | +224 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 163 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 10 | 6.9% | 10.1% | +153 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 97 | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5 | 3.5% | 4.3% | +92 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 186 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 16 | 11.1% | 8.8% | +170 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 41 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | +41 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 1,922 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,778 | 0.0pp |