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 Doonside, accounting for 16.5% (863 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 743 people, while its share fell by 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Doonside - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Doonside in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doonside, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
375
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
375
7.2%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
863
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
863
16.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
631
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
631
12.0%
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
654
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
654
12.5%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
721
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
721
13.8%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
397
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
397
7.6%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
782
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
782
14.9%
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
694
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
694
13.2%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
133
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
133
2.5%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+313
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+743
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+512
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+577
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+637
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+355
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+731
+7.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+601
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+123
+1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Doonside. 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 | 375 | 7.2% | 11.0% | 62 | 9.4% | 9.6% | +313 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 863 | 16.5% | 23.8% | 120 | 18.1% | 19.0% | +743 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 631 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 119 | 18.0% | 12.7% | +512 | -6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 654 | 12.5% | 10.0% | 77 | 11.6% | 9.9% | +577 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 721 | 13.8% | 15.2% | 84 | 12.7% | 16.4% | +637 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 397 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 42 | 6.3% | 9.2% | +355 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 782 | 14.9% | 11.1% | 51 | 7.7% | 11.0% | +731 | +7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 694 | 13.2% | 8.6% | 93 | 14.0% | 10.2% | +601 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 133 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 10 | 1.5% | 2.1% | +123 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 5,240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,578 | 0.0pp |