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 Tallawong, accounting for 31.2% (1,060 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (23.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 988 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Tallawong - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Tallawong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tallawong, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
481
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
481
14.1%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,060
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
1,060
31.2%
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
332
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
332
9.8%
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
299
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
299
8.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
473
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
473
13.9%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
249
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
249
7.3%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
234
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
234
6.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
194
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
194
5.7%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
67
2.0%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+441
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+988
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+283
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+268
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+418
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+219
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+210
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+168
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+62
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Tallawong. 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 | 481 | 14.1% | 11.0% | 40 | 12.2% | 9.6% | +441 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,060 | 31.2% | 23.8% | 72 | 21.6% | 19.0% | +988 | +9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 332 | 9.8% | 10.6% | 49 | 14.8% | 12.7% | +283 | -5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 299 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 31 | 9.3% | 9.9% | +268 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 473 | 13.9% | 15.2% | 55 | 16.5% | 16.4% | +418 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 249 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 30 | 8.9% | 9.2% | +219 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 234 | 6.9% | 11.1% | 24 | 7.3% | 11.0% | +210 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 194 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 26 | 7.8% | 10.2% | +168 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 67 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 5 | 1.4% | 2.1% | +62 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 3,400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,067 | 0.0pp |