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 Dean Park, accounting for 15.6% (216 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (11.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 44 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dean Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dean Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dean Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
105
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
105
7.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
200
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
200
14.5%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
211
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
211
15.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
154
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
154
11.1%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
208
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
208
15.0%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
122
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
122
8.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
216
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
216
15.6%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
134
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
134
9.7%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
2.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+28
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-24
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+6
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-44
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+27
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-16
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dean Park. 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 | 105 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 108 | 7.5% | 9.6% | -3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 200 | 14.5% | 23.8% | 172 | 11.9% | 19.0% | +28 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 211 | 15.2% | 10.6% | 235 | 16.3% | 12.7% | -24 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 154 | 11.1% | 10.0% | 148 | 10.3% | 9.9% | +6 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 208 | 15.0% | 15.2% | 252 | 17.5% | 16.4% | -44 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 122 | 8.8% | 7.6% | 139 | 9.6% | 9.2% | -17 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 216 | 15.6% | 11.1% | 189 | 13.1% | 11.0% | +27 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 134 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 150 | 10.4% | 10.2% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 36 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 39 | 2.7% | 2.1% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,442 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -58 | 0.0pp |