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 Melonba, accounting for 33.6% (261 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 260 people and 21.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Melonba - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Melonba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Melonba, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
89
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
89
11.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
261
% of total
33.6%
Change from 2016
+21.8pp
261
33.6%
+21.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
60
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
60
7.7%
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
79
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
79
10.2%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
122
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
122
15.7%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
49
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
49
6.3%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
74
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
74
9.5%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
29
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
29
3.7%
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
16
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
16
2.1%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+88
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+260
+21.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+59
-8.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+79
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+121
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+48
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+73
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+28
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+16
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Melonba. 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 | 89 | 11.5% | 11.0% | 1 | 11.6% | 9.6% | +88 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 261 | 33.6% | 23.8% | 1 | 11.8% | 19.0% | +260 | +21.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 60 | 7.7% | 10.6% | 1 | 16.4% | 12.7% | +59 | -8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 79 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 0 | 6.5% | 9.9% | +79 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 122 | 15.7% | 15.2% | 1 | 18.1% | 16.4% | +121 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 49 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1 | 9.0% | 9.2% | +48 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 74 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1 | 13.2% | 11.0% | +73 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 29 | 3.7% | 8.6% | 1 | 10.2% | 10.2% | +28 | -6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 16 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0 | 1.2% | 2.1% | +16 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 776 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +770 | 0.0pp |