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, Clerical And Administrative Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Horsley Park, accounting for 21% (153 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (14.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 111 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Horsley Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Horsley Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Horsley Park, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
123
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
123
16.9%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
110
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
110
15.1%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
104
14.3%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
42
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
42
5.8%
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
153
21.0%
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
47
6.5%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
70
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
70
9.6%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
54
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
54
7.4%
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
30
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
30
4.1%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-28
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-11
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-76
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-62
-3.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+22
+8.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-53
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-35
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-111
-8.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+2.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Horsley Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 123 | 16.9% | 8.5% | 151 | 14.1% | 7.8% | -28 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 110 | 15.1% | 16.9% | 121 | 11.3% | 13.8% | -11 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 104 | 14.3% | 12.1% | 180 | 16.8% | 15.0% | -76 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 42 | 5.8% | 9.8% | 104 | 9.7% | 10.1% | -62 | -3.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 153 | 21.0% | 14.4% | 131 | 12.3% | 14.0% | +22 | +8.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 47 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 100 | 9.4% | 9.5% | -53 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 70 | 9.6% | 13.5% | 105 | 9.8% | 12.2% | -35 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 54 | 7.4% | 13.2% | 165 | 15.4% | 14.8% | -111 | -8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 30 | 4.1% | 2.9% | 19 | 1.8% | 2.9% | +11 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 727 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -342 | 0.0pp |