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 Castle Cove, accounting for 38.4% (451 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 440 people and 31.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Castle Cove - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Castle Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castle Cove, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
309
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
309
26.3%
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
451
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
+31.3pp
451
38.4%
+31.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
64
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
64
5.4%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
60
5.1%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
130
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
130
11.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
91
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
91
7.7%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
14
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
14
1.2%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
34
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-14.0pp
34
2.9%
-14.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
22
1.9%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+253
-10.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+440
+31.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+51
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+50
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+112
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+86
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+10
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+8
-14.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
-2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Castle Cove. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Willoughby (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 309 | 26.3% | 20.7% | 56 | 36.4% | 19.1% | +253 | -10.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 451 | 38.4% | 41.4% | 11 | 7.1% | 39.9% | +440 | +31.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 64 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 13 | 8.4% | 6.3% | +51 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 60 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 10 | 6.5% | 7.3% | +50 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 130 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 18 | 11.7% | 12.3% | +112 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 91 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 5 | 3.2% | 8.1% | +86 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 14 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 4 | 2.6% | 1.4% | +10 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 34 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 26 | 16.9% | 3.6% | +8 | -14.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 22 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 6 | 3.9% | 1.9% | +16 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 1,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,022 | 0.0pp |