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 Balaklava, accounting for 18.6% (156 people). This share was lower than Wakefield (DC) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 19 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Balaklava - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Balaklava in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balaklava, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
116
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
116
13.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
104
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
104
12.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
106
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
106
12.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
92
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
92
11.0%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
83
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
83
9.9%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
52
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
52
6.2%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
105
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
105
12.5%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
156
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
156
18.6%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
29
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
29
3.5%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+13
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-8
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-19
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+4
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+17
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Balaklava. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 116 | 13.9% | 21.5% | 115 | 13.8% | 22.5% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 104 | 12.4% | 9.3% | 102 | 12.3% | 8.8% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 106 | 12.7% | 11.1% | 112 | 13.5% | 11.6% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 92 | 11.0% | 10.6% | 79 | 9.5% | 9.4% | +13 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 83 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 91 | 10.9% | 9.2% | -8 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 52 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 71 | 8.5% | 6.4% | -19 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 105 | 12.5% | 10.6% | 101 | 12.1% | 10.5% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 156 | 18.6% | 19.4% | 149 | 17.9% | 19.8% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 29 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 12 | 1.4% | 1.5% | +17 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 837 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 832 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |