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 Elderslie (Camden - NSW), accounting for 20.3% (802 people). This share was similar to Camden (A) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 297 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Elderslie (Camden - NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Elderslie (Camden - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elderslie (Camden - NSW), with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
527
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
527
13.3%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
802
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
802
20.3%
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
579
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
579
14.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
458
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
458
11.6%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
607
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
607
15.4%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
326
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
326
8.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
284
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
284
7.2%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
303
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
303
7.7%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
59
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
59
1.5%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+297
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+202
-5.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+240
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+196
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+270
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+94
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+164
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+66
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+39
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Elderslie (Camden - NSW). 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 | 527 | 13.3% | 13.6% | 230 | 9.7% | 12.8% | +297 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 802 | 20.3% | 20.1% | 600 | 25.3% | 17.8% | +202 | -5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 579 | 14.7% | 14.2% | 339 | 14.3% | 15.0% | +240 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 458 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 262 | 11.1% | 10.1% | +196 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 607 | 15.4% | 15.3% | 337 | 14.2% | 16.6% | +270 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 326 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 232 | 9.8% | 10.0% | +94 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 284 | 7.2% | 8.2% | 120 | 5.1% | 8.2% | +164 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 303 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 237 | 10.0% | 7.6% | +66 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 59 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 20 | 0.8% | 1.8% | +39 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 3,950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,371 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,579 | 0.0pp |