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 Carss Park, accounting for 31.9% (181 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 19 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Carss Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Carss Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carss Park, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
126
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
126
22.2%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
181
% of total
31.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
181
31.9%
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
35
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
35
6.2%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
37
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
37
6.5%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
87
15.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
55
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
55
9.7%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
15
2.6%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
24
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
24
4.2%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
10
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
1.8%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+19
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+18
+2.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-17
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-8
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
0
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+10
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+3
+0.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Carss Park. 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 | 126 | 22.2% | 13.1% | 107 | 19.6% | 12.1% | +19 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 181 | 31.9% | 28.0% | 163 | 29.8% | 25.4% | +18 | +2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 35 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 52 | 9.5% | 11.5% | -17 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 37 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 43 | 7.9% | 9.8% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 87 | 15.3% | 14.9% | 82 | 15.0% | 15.6% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 55 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 63 | 11.5% | 10.1% | -8 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15 | 2.6% | 4.8% | 15 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 24 | 4.2% | 7.8% | 14 | 2.6% | 8.2% | +10 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 10 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 7 | 1.3% | 2.0% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 568 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 547 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |