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 Riverstone, accounting for 22.4% (895 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 895 people and 22.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Riverstone - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Riverstone in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Riverstone, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
447
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-35.0pp
447
11.2%
-35.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
895
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+22.4pp
895
22.4%
+22.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
588
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
588
14.7%
+14.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
411
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-16.6pp
411
10.3%
-16.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
598
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
598
14.9%
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
320
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
320
8.0%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
354
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
354
8.8%
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
333
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
333
8.3%
-7.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
60
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
60
1.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+435
-35.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+895
+22.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+588
+14.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+404
-16.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+598
+14.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+317
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+354
+8.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+329
-7.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+60
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Riverstone. 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 | 447 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 12 | 46.2% | 9.6% | +435 | -35.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 895 | 22.4% | 23.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.0% | +895 | +22.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 588 | 14.7% | 10.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.7% | +588 | +14.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 411 | 10.3% | 10.0% | 7 | 26.9% | 9.9% | +404 | -16.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 598 | 14.9% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.4% | +598 | +14.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 320 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 3 | 11.5% | 9.2% | +317 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 354 | 8.8% | 11.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.0% | +354 | +8.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 333 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 4 | 15.4% | 10.2% | +329 | -7.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 60 | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | +60 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 4,002 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,976 | 0.0pp |