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 Kellyville Ridge, accounting for 30.4% (1,722 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,719 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kellyville Ridge - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kellyville Ridge in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kellyville Ridge, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
944
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
944
16.7%
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,722
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
1,722
30.4%
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
526
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
526
9.3%
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
517
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
517
9.1%
-9.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
904
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+16.0pp
904
16.0%
+16.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
453
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
453
8.0%
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
261
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
261
4.6%
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
234
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
234
4.1%
-14.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
93
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
93
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+940
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,719
+11.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+526
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+514
-9.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+904
+16.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+453
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+261
+4.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+231
-14.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+93
+1.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kellyville Ridge. 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 | 944 | 16.7% | 11.0% | 4 | 25.0% | 9.6% | +940 | -8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,722 | 30.4% | 23.8% | 3 | 18.8% | 19.0% | +1,719 | +11.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 526 | 9.3% | 10.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.7% | +526 | +9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 517 | 9.1% | 10.0% | 3 | 18.8% | 9.9% | +514 | -9.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 904 | 16.0% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.4% | +904 | +16.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 453 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +453 | +8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 261 | 4.6% | 11.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +261 | +4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 234 | 4.1% | 8.6% | 3 | 18.8% | 10.2% | +231 | -14.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 93 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | +93 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 5,658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,642 | 0.0pp |