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 Lalor Park, accounting for 19.1% (602 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 114 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lalor Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lalor Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lalor Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
307
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
307
9.7%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
602
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
602
19.1%
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
417
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
417
13.2%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
359
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
359
11.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
474
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
474
15.1%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
247
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
247
7.8%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
347
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
347
11.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
328
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
328
10.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
65
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
65
2.1%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+29
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+98
+3.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-114
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-16
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-46
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-41
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-21
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-39
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-12
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lalor Park. 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 | 307 | 9.7% | 11.0% | 278 | 8.4% | 9.6% | +29 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 602 | 19.1% | 23.8% | 504 | 15.2% | 19.0% | +98 | +3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 417 | 13.2% | 10.6% | 531 | 16.0% | 12.7% | -114 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 359 | 11.4% | 10.0% | 375 | 11.3% | 9.9% | -16 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 474 | 15.1% | 15.2% | 520 | 15.7% | 16.4% | -46 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 247 | 7.8% | 7.6% | 288 | 8.7% | 9.2% | -41 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 347 | 11.0% | 11.1% | 368 | 11.1% | 11.0% | -21 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 328 | 10.4% | 8.6% | 367 | 11.1% | 10.2% | -39 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 65 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 77 | 2.3% | 2.1% | -12 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -165 | 0.0pp |