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 Cobbitty, accounting for 20.3% (429 people). This share was similar to Camden (A) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 242 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cobbitty - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cobbitty in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cobbitty, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
336
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
336
15.9%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
429
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
429
20.3%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
318
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
318
15.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
246
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
246
11.6%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
303
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
303
14.3%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
174
8.2%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
125
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
125
5.9%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
146
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
146
6.9%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
41
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
41
1.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+144
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+242
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+158
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+149
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+136
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+82
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+48
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+95
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+28
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cobbitty. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 336 | 15.9% | 13.6% | 192 | 18.5% | 12.8% | +144 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 429 | 20.3% | 20.1% | 187 | 18.0% | 17.8% | +242 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 318 | 15.0% | 14.2% | 160 | 15.4% | 15.0% | +158 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 246 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 97 | 9.3% | 10.1% | +149 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 303 | 14.3% | 15.3% | 167 | 16.1% | 16.6% | +136 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 174 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 92 | 8.9% | 10.0% | +82 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 125 | 5.9% | 8.2% | 77 | 7.4% | 8.2% | +48 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 146 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 51 | 4.9% | 7.6% | +95 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 41 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 13 | 1.3% | 1.8% | +28 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,039 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,077 | 0.0pp |