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 Pemulwuy (part), accounting for 29.5% (784 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 66 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Pemulwuy (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Pemulwuy (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pemulwuy (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
503
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
503
18.9%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
784
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
784
29.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
217
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
217
8.2%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
207
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
207
7.8%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
468
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
468
17.6%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
182
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
182
6.8%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
133
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
133
5.0%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
115
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
115
4.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
57
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
57
2.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+66
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+40
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-32
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+35
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-39
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-46
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+11
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Pemulwuy (part). 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 | 503 | 18.9% | 9.9% | 437 | 16.8% | 8.9% | +66 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 784 | 29.5% | 23.7% | 744 | 28.5% | 18.9% | +40 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 217 | 8.2% | 11.4% | 249 | 9.6% | 15.4% | -32 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 207 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 172 | 6.6% | 9.7% | +35 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 468 | 17.6% | 14.0% | 507 | 19.5% | 14.2% | -39 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 182 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 228 | 8.7% | 9.3% | -46 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 133 | 5.0% | 8.6% | 119 | 4.6% | 8.4% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 115 | 4.3% | 10.9% | 104 | 4.0% | 12.1% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 57 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 48 | 1.9% | 2.9% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,608 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +54 | 0.0pp |