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 Glenwood (NSW), accounting for 31.3% (2,572 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 333 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Glenwood (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Glenwood (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenwood (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,248
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,248
15.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,572
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
2,572
31.3%
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
699
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
699
8.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
711
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
711
8.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,318
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,318
16.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
668
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
668
8.1%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
470
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
470
5.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
409
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
409
5.0%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
138
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
138
1.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+65
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+333
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-113
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-55
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-85
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-137
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-33
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-119
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-22
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Glenwood (NSW). 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 | 1,248 | 15.2% | 11.0% | 1,183 | 14.1% | 9.6% | +65 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,572 | 31.3% | 23.8% | 2,239 | 26.7% | 19.0% | +333 | +4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 699 | 8.5% | 10.6% | 812 | 9.7% | 12.7% | -113 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 711 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 766 | 9.1% | 9.9% | -55 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,318 | 16.0% | 15.2% | 1,403 | 16.7% | 16.4% | -85 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 668 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 805 | 9.6% | 9.2% | -137 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 470 | 5.7% | 11.1% | 503 | 6.0% | 11.0% | -33 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 409 | 5.0% | 8.6% | 528 | 6.3% | 10.2% | -119 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 138 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 160 | 1.9% | 2.1% | -22 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 8,225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -165 | 0.0pp |