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 Blakehurst, accounting for 31.3% (950 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 120 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Blakehurst - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Blakehurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blakehurst, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
572
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
572
18.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
950
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
950
31.3%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
270
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
270
8.9%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
185
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
185
6.1%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
501
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
501
16.5%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
263
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
263
8.7%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
96
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
96
3.2%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
126
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
126
4.2%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
75
2.5%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+49
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+120
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+6
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-11
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+26
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-25
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-13
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-2
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+20
+0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Blakehurst. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 572 | 18.8% | 13.1% | 523 | 18.2% | 12.1% | +49 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 950 | 31.3% | 28.0% | 830 | 28.9% | 25.4% | +120 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 270 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 264 | 9.2% | 11.5% | +6 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 185 | 6.1% | 10.0% | 196 | 6.8% | 9.8% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 501 | 16.5% | 14.9% | 475 | 16.5% | 15.6% | +26 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 263 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 288 | 10.0% | 10.1% | -25 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 96 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 109 | 3.8% | 5.1% | -13 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 126 | 4.2% | 7.8% | 128 | 4.5% | 8.2% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 75 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 55 | 1.9% | 2.0% | +20 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 3,036 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,871 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +165 | 0.0pp |