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, Labourers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Peterborough (DC), accounting for 18.6% (88 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (15.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 14 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Peterborough (DC) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Peterborough (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peterborough (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
84
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
84
17.7%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
35
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
35
7.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
46
9.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
73
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
73
15.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
34
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
34
7.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
51
10.8%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
43
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
43
9.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
88
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
88
18.6%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
7
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
7
1.5%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-12
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-9
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-4
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-6
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+11
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-14
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-12
-2.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Peterborough (DC). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 84 | 17.7% | 16.7% | 96 | 19.5% | 16.9% | -12 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 35 | 7.4% | 13.1% | 44 | 8.9% | 12.7% | -9 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 46 | 9.7% | 14.1% | 50 | 10.1% | 14.2% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 73 | 15.4% | 12.6% | 72 | 14.6% | 11.1% | +1 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 34 | 7.2% | 9.9% | 40 | 8.1% | 10.4% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 51 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 40 | 8.1% | 9.0% | +11 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 43 | 9.1% | 8.1% | 39 | 7.9% | 8.4% | +4 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 88 | 18.6% | 15.1% | 102 | 20.7% | 15.7% | -14 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 7 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 19 | 3.9% | 1.6% | -12 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 474 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 493 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |