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, Clerical And Administrative Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Minchinbury, accounting for 17.8% (486 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (15.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 88 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Minchinbury - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Minchinbury in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Minchinbury, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
292
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
292
10.7%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
475
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
475
17.4%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
327
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
327
12.0%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
229
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
229
8.4%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
486
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
486
17.8%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
232
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
232
8.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
397
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
397
14.5%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
237
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
237
8.7%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
53
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
53
1.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+49
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+25
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-88
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-52
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-25
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-52
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+20
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-28
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Minchinbury. 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 | 292 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 243 | 8.4% | 9.6% | +49 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 475 | 17.4% | 23.8% | 450 | 15.6% | 19.0% | +25 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 327 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 415 | 14.4% | 12.7% | -88 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 229 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 281 | 9.8% | 9.9% | -52 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 486 | 17.8% | 15.2% | 511 | 17.8% | 16.4% | -25 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 232 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 284 | 9.9% | 9.2% | -52 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 397 | 14.5% | 11.1% | 377 | 13.1% | 11.0% | +20 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 237 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 265 | 9.2% | 10.2% | -28 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 53 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 57 | 2.0% | 2.1% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,729 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,876 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -147 | 0.0pp |