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 Berala, accounting for 21.5% (690 people). This share was lower than Cumberland (A) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 316 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Berala - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Berala in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berala, with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
258
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
258
8.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
690
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
690
21.5%
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
357
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
357
11.1%
-6.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
325
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
325
10.1%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
410
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
410
12.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
217
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
217
6.8%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
327
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
327
10.2%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
489
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
489
15.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
137
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
137
4.3%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+55
+4.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-316
-6.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-38
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-89
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-59
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-37
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-95
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Berala. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 258 | 8.1% | 9.9% | 259 | 6.9% | 8.9% | -1 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 690 | 21.5% | 23.7% | 635 | 16.8% | 18.9% | +55 | +4.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 357 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 673 | 17.8% | 15.4% | -316 | -6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 325 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 363 | 9.6% | 9.7% | -38 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 410 | 12.8% | 14.0% | 499 | 13.2% | 14.2% | -89 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 217 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 276 | 7.3% | 9.3% | -59 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 327 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 364 | 9.6% | 8.4% | -37 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 489 | 15.3% | 10.9% | 584 | 15.4% | 12.1% | -95 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 137 | 4.3% | 3.1% | 131 | 3.5% | 2.9% | +6 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 3,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,780 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -578 | 0.0pp |