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 Guildford (NSW), accounting for 18.5% (1,245 people). This share was lower than Cumberland (A) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,234 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Guildford (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Guildford (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Guildford (NSW), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
593
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-15.5pp
593
8.8%
-15.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,245
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
1,245
18.5%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
910
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
910
13.5%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
785
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
785
11.7%
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,011
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
1,011
15.0%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
568
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
568
8.5%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
688
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
688
10.2%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
676
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
676
10.1%
-7.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
249
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
249
3.7%
+3.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+567
-15.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,234
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+902
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+777
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+999
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+558
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+685
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+657
-7.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+249
+3.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Guildford (NSW). 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 | 593 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 26 | 24.3% | 8.9% | +567 | -15.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,245 | 18.5% | 23.7% | 11 | 10.3% | 18.9% | +1,234 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 910 | 13.5% | 11.4% | 8 | 7.5% | 15.4% | +902 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 785 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 8 | 7.5% | 9.7% | +777 | +4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,011 | 15.0% | 14.0% | 12 | 11.2% | 14.2% | +999 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 568 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 10 | 9.3% | 9.3% | +558 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 688 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 3 | 2.8% | 8.4% | +685 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 676 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 19 | 17.8% | 12.1% | +657 | -7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 249 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +249 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 6,719 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,612 | 0.0pp |