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 Leppington (part), accounting for 25.1% (1,067 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (20.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 816 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Leppington (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Leppington (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leppington (part), with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
568
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
568
13.3%
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,067
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
1,067
25.1%
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
506
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
506
11.9%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
378
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
378
8.9%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
642
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
642
15.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
328
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
328
7.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
377
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
377
8.9%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
298
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
298
7.0%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
85
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
85
2.0%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+284
-4.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+816
+9.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+278
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+269
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+386
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+192
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+227
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+167
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+39
-0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Leppington (part). 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 | 568 | 13.3% | 13.6% | 284 | 17.9% | 12.8% | +284 | -4.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,067 | 25.1% | 20.1% | 251 | 15.8% | 17.8% | +816 | +9.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 506 | 11.9% | 14.2% | 228 | 14.3% | 15.0% | +278 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 378 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 109 | 6.9% | 10.1% | +269 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 642 | 15.1% | 15.3% | 256 | 16.1% | 16.6% | +386 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 328 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 136 | 8.5% | 10.0% | +192 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 377 | 8.9% | 8.2% | 150 | 9.4% | 8.2% | +227 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 298 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 131 | 8.2% | 7.6% | +167 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 85 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 46 | 2.9% | 1.8% | +39 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 4,258 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,589 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,669 | 0.0pp |