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, Clerical And Administrative Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Narellan Vale, accounting for 16.7% (611 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (15.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 84 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Narellan Vale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Narellan Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narellan Vale, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
418
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
418
11.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
605
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
605
16.6%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
548
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
548
15.0%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
440
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
440
12.1%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
611
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
611
16.7%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
336
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
336
9.2%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
348
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
348
9.5%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
294
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
294
8.1%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
55
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
55
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+15
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+14
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-38
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-16
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-43
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-84
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-19
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Narellan Vale. 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 | 418 | 11.5% | 13.6% | 403 | 10.5% | 12.8% | +15 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 605 | 16.6% | 20.1% | 591 | 15.4% | 17.8% | +14 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 548 | 15.0% | 14.2% | 586 | 15.3% | 15.0% | -38 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 440 | 12.1% | 10.8% | 456 | 11.9% | 10.1% | -16 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 611 | 16.7% | 15.3% | 654 | 17.0% | 16.6% | -43 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 336 | 9.2% | 8.7% | 420 | 10.9% | 10.0% | -84 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 348 | 9.5% | 8.2% | 341 | 8.9% | 8.2% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 294 | 8.1% | 7.3% | 313 | 8.2% | 7.6% | -19 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 55 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 63 | 1.6% | 1.8% | -8 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,649 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,840 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -191 | 0.0pp |