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, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Mount Druitt, accounting for 17% (1,029 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (11.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 171 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mount Druitt - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mount Druitt in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Druitt, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
387
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
387
6.4%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,005
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
1,005
16.6%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
631
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
631
10.4%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
778
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
778
12.9%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
824
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
824
13.6%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
498
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
498
8.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,029
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
1,029
17.0%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
748
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
748
12.4%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
137
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
137
2.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+28
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+156
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-171
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+42
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-89
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-80
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+58
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-103
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-17
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mount Druitt. 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 | 387 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 359 | 5.8% | 9.6% | +28 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,005 | 16.6% | 23.8% | 849 | 13.7% | 19.0% | +156 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 631 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 802 | 12.9% | 12.7% | -171 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 778 | 12.9% | 10.0% | 736 | 11.9% | 9.9% | +42 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 824 | 13.6% | 15.2% | 913 | 14.7% | 16.4% | -89 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 498 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 578 | 9.3% | 9.2% | -80 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,029 | 17.0% | 11.1% | 971 | 15.7% | 11.0% | +58 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 748 | 12.4% | 8.6% | 851 | 13.7% | 10.2% | -103 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 137 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 154 | 2.5% | 2.1% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 6,041 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -161 | 0.0pp |