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 Blackett, accounting for 24.4% (243 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (11.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 42 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Blackett - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Blackett in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blackett, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
57
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
57
5.7%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
66
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
66
6.6%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
93
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
93
9.3%
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
132
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
132
13.3%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
127
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
127
12.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
68
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
68
6.8%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
243
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
243
24.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
171
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
171
17.2%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
38
3.8%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+23
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+7
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-42
-4.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+38
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-9
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-19
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Blackett. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 57 | 5.7% | 11.0% | 34 | 3.4% | 9.6% | +23 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 66 | 6.6% | 23.8% | 59 | 5.8% | 19.0% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 93 | 9.3% | 10.6% | 135 | 13.4% | 12.7% | -42 | -4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 132 | 13.3% | 10.0% | 94 | 9.3% | 9.9% | +38 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 127 | 12.8% | 15.2% | 136 | 13.5% | 16.4% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 68 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 99 | 9.8% | 9.2% | -31 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 243 | 24.4% | 11.1% | 236 | 23.4% | 11.0% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 171 | 17.2% | 8.6% | 190 | 18.8% | 10.2% | -19 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 3.8% | 2.1% | 27 | 2.7% | 2.1% | +11 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 996 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |