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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Narellan, accounting for 19.3% (302 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (14.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 54 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Narellan - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Narellan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narellan, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
160
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
160
10.2%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
211
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
211
13.5%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
302
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
302
19.3%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
176
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
176
11.3%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
209
13.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
141
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
141
9.0%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
169
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
169
10.8%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
170
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
170
10.9%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
27
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
27
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-21
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-12
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-54
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-29
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+7
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Narellan. 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 | 160 | 10.2% | 13.6% | 165 | 10.1% | 12.8% | -5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 211 | 13.5% | 20.1% | 232 | 14.2% | 17.8% | -21 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 302 | 19.3% | 14.2% | 280 | 17.1% | 15.0% | +22 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 176 | 11.3% | 10.8% | 162 | 9.9% | 10.1% | +14 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 209 | 13.4% | 15.3% | 221 | 13.5% | 16.6% | -12 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 141 | 9.0% | 8.7% | 195 | 11.9% | 10.0% | -54 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 169 | 10.8% | 8.2% | 198 | 12.1% | 8.2% | -29 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 170 | 10.9% | 7.3% | 163 | 10.0% | 7.6% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 27 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 28 | 1.7% | 1.8% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,635 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -72 | 0.0pp |