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, Clerical And Administrative Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Hassall Grove, accounting for 15.8% (319 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (15.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 46 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hassall Grove - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hassall Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hassall Grove, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
158
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
158
7.8%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
277
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
277
13.7%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
264
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
264
13.1%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
226
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
226
11.2%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
319
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
319
15.8%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
200
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
200
9.9%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
301
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
301
14.9%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
230
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
230
11.4%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
49
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
49
2.4%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+22
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+20
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-45
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+11
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-46
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-43
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-12
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-37
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hassall Grove. 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 | 158 | 7.8% | 11.0% | 136 | 6.4% | 9.6% | +22 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 277 | 13.7% | 23.8% | 257 | 12.0% | 19.0% | +20 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 264 | 13.1% | 10.6% | 309 | 14.4% | 12.7% | -45 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 226 | 11.2% | 10.0% | 215 | 10.1% | 9.9% | +11 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 319 | 15.8% | 15.2% | 365 | 17.1% | 16.4% | -46 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 200 | 9.9% | 7.6% | 243 | 11.4% | 9.2% | -43 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 301 | 14.9% | 11.1% | 313 | 14.6% | 11.0% | -12 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 230 | 11.4% | 8.6% | 267 | 12.5% | 10.2% | -37 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 49 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 33 | 1.5% | 2.1% | +16 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 2,016 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -123 | 0.0pp |