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 Ropes Crossing, accounting for 21.1% (690 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 104 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Ropes Crossing - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Ropes Crossing in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ropes Crossing, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
333
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
333
10.2%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
690
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
690
21.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
311
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
311
9.5%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
347
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
347
10.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
576
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
576
17.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
263
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
263
8.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
397
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
397
12.1%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
293
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
293
8.9%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
75
2.3%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+59
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+104
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-9
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+32
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+64
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-4
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+51
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+51
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Ropes Crossing. 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 | 333 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 274 | 9.4% | 9.6% | +59 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 690 | 21.1% | 23.8% | 586 | 20.1% | 19.0% | +104 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 311 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 320 | 11.0% | 12.7% | -9 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 347 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 315 | 10.8% | 9.9% | +32 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 576 | 17.6% | 15.2% | 512 | 17.5% | 16.4% | +64 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 263 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 267 | 9.1% | 9.2% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 397 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 346 | 11.8% | 11.0% | +51 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 293 | 8.9% | 8.6% | 242 | 8.3% | 10.2% | +51 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 75 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 55 | 1.9% | 2.1% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,274 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,921 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +353 | 0.0pp |