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 Plumpton (NSW), accounting for 18.3% (822 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 133 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Plumpton (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Plumpton (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Plumpton (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
346
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
346
7.7%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
822
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
822
18.3%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
486
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
486
10.8%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
491
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
491
10.9%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
719
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
719
16.0%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
354
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
354
7.9%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
667
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
667
14.8%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
533
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
533
11.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
83
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
83
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+61
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+133
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-71
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+55
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+11
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-6
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+53
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-1
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Plumpton (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 | 346 | 7.7% | 11.0% | 285 | 6.7% | 9.6% | +61 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 822 | 18.3% | 23.8% | 689 | 16.1% | 19.0% | +133 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 486 | 10.8% | 10.6% | 557 | 13.0% | 12.7% | -71 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 491 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 436 | 10.2% | 9.9% | +55 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 719 | 16.0% | 15.2% | 708 | 16.6% | 16.4% | +11 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 354 | 7.9% | 7.6% | 360 | 8.4% | 9.2% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 667 | 14.8% | 11.1% | 614 | 14.4% | 11.0% | +53 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 533 | 11.8% | 8.6% | 534 | 12.5% | 10.2% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 83 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 87 | 2.0% | 2.1% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 4,501 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +228 | 0.0pp |