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, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Colyton, accounting for 17.3% (603 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (11.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 130 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Colyton - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Colyton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Colyton, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
298
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
298
8.6%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
396
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
396
11.4%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
446
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
446
12.8%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
403
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
403
11.6%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
537
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
537
15.4%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
277
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
277
8.0%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
603
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
603
17.3%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
419
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
419
12.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
109
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
109
3.1%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+39
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+40
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-43
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+15
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-130
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-44
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-65
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+27
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Colyton. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 298 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 259 | 7.1% | 10.1% | +39 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 396 | 11.4% | 17.0% | 356 | 9.8% | 14.8% | +40 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 446 | 12.8% | 13.9% | 489 | 13.4% | 14.8% | -43 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 403 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 388 | 10.7% | 10.5% | +15 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 537 | 15.4% | 16.3% | 667 | 18.3% | 17.8% | -130 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 277 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 321 | 8.8% | 9.6% | -44 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 603 | 17.3% | 11.1% | 598 | 16.4% | 10.8% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 419 | 12.0% | 9.1% | 484 | 13.3% | 9.7% | -65 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 109 | 3.1% | 2.0% | 82 | 2.3% | 1.9% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 3,484 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,641 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -157 | 0.0pp |