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, Community And Personal Service Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Parramatta Park, accounting for 23.3% (421 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (14.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Machinery Operators And Drivers, which increased by 48 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Parramatta Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Parramatta Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parramatta Park, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
133
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
133
7.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
319
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
319
17.6%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
267
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
267
14.8%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
421
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
421
23.3%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
147
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
147
8.1%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
137
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
137
7.6%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
122
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
122
6.7%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
224
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
224
12.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
36
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
36
2.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-13
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+26
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+33
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+38
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-4
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-31
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+48
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+18
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Parramatta Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 133 | 7.4% | 11.1% | 146 | 8.6% | 10.9% | -13 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 319 | 17.6% | 20.4% | 293 | 17.3% | 19.2% | +26 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 267 | 14.8% | 15.0% | 234 | 13.8% | 15.0% | +33 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 421 | 23.3% | 14.9% | 383 | 22.6% | 13.7% | +38 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 147 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 151 | 8.9% | 13.2% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 137 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 168 | 9.9% | 10.7% | -31 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 122 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 74 | 4.4% | 5.6% | +48 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 224 | 12.4% | 9.9% | 206 | 12.2% | 9.9% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 36 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 29 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,809 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,694 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +115 | 0.0pp |