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 Schofields, accounting for 34.1% (2,636 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 2,156 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Schofields - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Schofields in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Schofields, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,029
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
1,029
13.3%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,636
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
2,636
34.1%
+12.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
715
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
715
9.2%
-5.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
670
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
670
8.7%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,129
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,129
14.6%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
469
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
469
6.1%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
505
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
505
6.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
414
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
414
5.3%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
161
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
161
2.1%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+768
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2,156
+12.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+375
-5.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+461
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+756
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+272
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+333
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+232
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+129
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Schofields. 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 | 1,029 | 13.3% | 11.0% | 261 | 11.6% | 9.6% | +768 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,636 | 34.1% | 23.8% | 480 | 21.3% | 19.0% | +2,156 | +12.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 715 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 340 | 15.1% | 12.7% | +375 | -5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 670 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 209 | 9.3% | 9.9% | +461 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,129 | 14.6% | 15.2% | 373 | 16.5% | 16.4% | +756 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 469 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 197 | 8.7% | 9.2% | +272 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 505 | 6.5% | 11.1% | 172 | 7.6% | 11.0% | +333 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 414 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 182 | 8.1% | 10.2% | +232 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 161 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 32 | 1.4% | 2.1% | +129 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 7,739 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,485 | 0.0pp |