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 Westmead (part), accounting for 43.4% (3,406 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (23.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 3,406 people and 43.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Westmead (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Westmead (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Westmead (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
751
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-49.7pp
751
9.6%
-49.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,406
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+43.4pp
3,406
43.4%
+43.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
529
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
529
6.7%
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
626
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
626
8.0%
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
920
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
920
11.7%
+11.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
468
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
468
6.0%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
524
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
524
6.7%
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
455
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
455
5.8%
+5.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
168
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
168
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+735
-49.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+3,406
+43.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+529
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+626
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+920
+11.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+468
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+524
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+455
+5.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+168
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Westmead (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 | 751 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 16 | 59.3% | 8.9% | +735 | -49.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,406 | 43.4% | 23.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.9% | +3,406 | +43.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 529 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.4% | +529 | +6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 626 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.7% | +626 | +8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 920 | 11.7% | 14.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.2% | +920 | +11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 468 | 6.0% | 8.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.3% | +468 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 524 | 6.7% | 8.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% | +524 | +6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 455 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.1% | +455 | +5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 168 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.9% | +168 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 7,850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 27 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,823 | 0.0pp |