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 Merrylands West, accounting for 19.6% (449 people). This share was lower than Cumberland (A) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 432 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Merrylands West - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Merrylands West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Merrylands West, with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
238
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
238
10.4%
-10.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
449
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
449
19.6%
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
301
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
301
13.2%
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
248
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
248
10.8%
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
364
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
364
15.9%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
210
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
210
9.2%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
213
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
213
9.3%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
196
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
196
8.6%
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
67
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
67
2.9%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+213
-10.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+432
+5.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+275
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+244
+7.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+347
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+200
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+205
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+178
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+67
+2.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Merrylands West. 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 | 238 | 10.4% | 9.9% | 25 | 20.7% | 8.9% | +213 | -10.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 449 | 19.6% | 23.7% | 17 | 14.0% | 18.9% | +432 | +5.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 301 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 26 | 21.5% | 15.4% | +275 | -8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 248 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 4 | 3.3% | 9.7% | +244 | +7.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 364 | 15.9% | 14.0% | 17 | 14.0% | 14.2% | +347 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 210 | 9.2% | 8.0% | 10 | 8.3% | 9.3% | +200 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 213 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 8 | 6.6% | 8.4% | +205 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 196 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 18 | 14.9% | 12.1% | +178 | -6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 67 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +67 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 2,288 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,167 | 0.0pp |