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 Marsden Park, accounting for 30.5% (2,152 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 2,105 people and 18.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Marsden Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Marsden Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marsden Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
866
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
866
12.3%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,152
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
+18.6pp
2,152
30.5%
+18.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
651
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
651
9.2%
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
604
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
604
8.6%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,119
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,119
15.9%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
457
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
457
6.5%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
659
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
659
9.3%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
413
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
413
5.9%
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
140
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
140
2.0%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+821
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2,105
+18.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+587
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+578
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,049
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+422
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+608
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+373
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+135
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Marsden 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 | 866 | 12.3% | 11.0% | 45 | 11.6% | 9.6% | +821 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,152 | 30.5% | 23.8% | 47 | 11.9% | 19.0% | +2,105 | +18.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 651 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 64 | 16.4% | 12.7% | +587 | -7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 604 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 26 | 6.5% | 9.9% | +578 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,119 | 15.9% | 15.2% | 70 | 18.0% | 16.4% | +1,049 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 457 | 6.5% | 7.6% | 35 | 9.0% | 9.2% | +422 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 659 | 9.3% | 11.1% | 51 | 13.2% | 11.0% | +608 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 413 | 5.9% | 8.6% | 40 | 10.2% | 10.2% | +373 | -4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 140 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 5 | 1.2% | 2.1% | +135 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 7,053 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,663 | 0.0pp |