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 Smithfield (NSW) (part), accounting for 15.4% (567 people). This share was lower than Fairfield (C) (16.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 544 people, while its share fell by 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Smithfield (NSW) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Smithfield (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Smithfield (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
326
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
326
8.8%
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
567
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
567
15.4%
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
527
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
527
14.3%
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
426
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
426
11.5%
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
536
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
536
14.5%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
312
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
312
8.5%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
496
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
496
13.4%
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
413
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
413
11.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
88
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
88
2.4%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+312
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+544
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+522
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+405
-8.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+527
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+304
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+488
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+400
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+85
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Smithfield (NSW) (part). 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 | 326 | 8.8% | 8.5% | 14 | 13.2% | 7.8% | +312 | -4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 567 | 15.4% | 16.9% | 23 | 21.7% | 13.8% | +544 | -6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 527 | 14.3% | 12.1% | 5 | 4.7% | 15.0% | +522 | +9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 426 | 11.5% | 9.8% | 21 | 19.8% | 10.1% | +405 | -8.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 536 | 14.5% | 14.4% | 9 | 8.5% | 14.0% | +527 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 312 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 8 | 7.5% | 9.5% | +304 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 496 | 13.4% | 13.5% | 8 | 7.5% | 12.2% | +488 | +5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 413 | 11.2% | 13.2% | 13 | 12.3% | 14.8% | +400 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 88 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3 | 2.8% | 2.9% | +85 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 3,690 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,584 | 0.0pp |