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 Stanhope Gardens, accounting for 33.2% (1,567 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 270 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Stanhope Gardens - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Stanhope Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stanhope Gardens, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
785
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
785
16.7%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,567
% of total
33.2%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
1,567
33.2%
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
410
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
410
8.7%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
349
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
349
7.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
741
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
741
15.7%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
356
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
356
7.6%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
224
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
224
4.8%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
205
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
205
4.3%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
77
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
77
1.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+60
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+270
+5.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-64
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-16
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-43
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-90
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-11
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-33
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+18
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Stanhope Gardens. 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 | 785 | 16.7% | 11.0% | 725 | 15.7% | 9.6% | +60 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,567 | 33.2% | 23.8% | 1,297 | 28.1% | 19.0% | +270 | +5.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 410 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 474 | 10.3% | 12.7% | -64 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 349 | 7.4% | 10.0% | 365 | 7.9% | 9.9% | -16 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 741 | 15.7% | 15.2% | 784 | 17.0% | 16.4% | -43 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 356 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 446 | 9.7% | 9.2% | -90 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 224 | 4.8% | 11.1% | 235 | 5.1% | 11.0% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 205 | 4.3% | 8.6% | 238 | 5.2% | 10.2% | -33 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 77 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 59 | 1.3% | 2.1% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,617 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +96 | 0.0pp |