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 Oakhurst (NSW), accounting for 16.3% (526 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 71 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Oakhurst (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Oakhurst (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oakhurst (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
233
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
233
7.2%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
526
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
526
16.3%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
413
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
413
12.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
346
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
346
10.7%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
501
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
501
15.6%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
261
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
261
8.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
487
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
487
15.1%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
386
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
386
12.0%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
73
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
73
2.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-4
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+66
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-8
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-15
0.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-71
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-66
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-22
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-24
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Oakhurst (NSW). 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 | 233 | 7.2% | 11.0% | 237 | 7.0% | 9.6% | -4 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 526 | 16.3% | 23.8% | 460 | 13.6% | 19.0% | +66 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 413 | 12.8% | 10.6% | 421 | 12.5% | 12.7% | -8 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 346 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 361 | 10.7% | 9.9% | -15 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 501 | 15.6% | 15.2% | 572 | 16.9% | 16.4% | -71 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 261 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 327 | 9.7% | 9.2% | -66 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 487 | 15.1% | 11.1% | 509 | 15.1% | 11.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 386 | 12.0% | 8.6% | 410 | 12.1% | 10.2% | -24 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 73 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 77 | 2.3% | 2.1% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,377 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -158 | 0.0pp |