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 Hebersham, accounting for 20.9% (386 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (11.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 61 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hebersham - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hebersham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hebersham, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
99
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
99
5.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
210
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
210
11.4%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
194
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
194
10.5%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
254
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
254
13.8%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
247
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
247
13.4%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
128
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
128
6.9%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
386
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
386
20.9%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
281
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
281
15.2%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
48
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
48
2.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-9
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+5
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-58
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-41
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-48
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+10
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-61
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-9
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hebersham. 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 | 99 | 5.4% | 11.0% | 108 | 5.3% | 9.6% | -9 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 210 | 11.4% | 23.8% | 205 | 10.0% | 19.0% | +5 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 194 | 10.5% | 10.6% | 252 | 12.3% | 12.7% | -58 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 254 | 13.8% | 10.0% | 240 | 11.7% | 9.9% | +14 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 247 | 13.4% | 15.2% | 288 | 14.0% | 16.4% | -41 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 128 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 176 | 8.6% | 9.2% | -48 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 386 | 20.9% | 11.1% | 376 | 18.3% | 11.0% | +10 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 281 | 15.2% | 8.6% | 342 | 16.7% | 10.2% | -61 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 48 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 57 | 2.8% | 2.1% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,845 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,050 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -205 | 0.0pp |