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 Dharruk, accounting for 20.1% (179 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (11.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 38 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dharruk - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dharruk in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dharruk, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
53
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
53
5.9%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
105
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
105
11.8%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
103
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
103
11.6%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
105
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
105
11.8%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
125
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
125
14.0%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
77
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
77
8.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
179
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
179
20.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
132
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
132
14.8%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
23
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
23
2.6%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+2
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+22
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-28
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+3
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-35
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-9
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-27
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-38
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-15
-1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dharruk. 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 | 53 | 5.9% | 11.0% | 51 | 5.0% | 9.6% | +2 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 105 | 11.8% | 23.8% | 83 | 8.1% | 19.0% | +22 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 103 | 11.6% | 10.6% | 131 | 12.8% | 12.7% | -28 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 105 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 102 | 10.0% | 9.9% | +3 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 125 | 14.0% | 15.2% | 160 | 15.6% | 16.4% | -35 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 77 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 86 | 8.4% | 9.2% | -9 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 179 | 20.1% | 11.1% | 206 | 20.1% | 11.0% | -27 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 132 | 14.8% | 8.6% | 170 | 16.6% | 10.2% | -38 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 23 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 38 | 3.7% | 2.1% | -15 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 891 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,025 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -134 | 0.0pp |