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 Lugarno, accounting for 30.9% (885 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 108 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lugarno - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lugarno in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lugarno, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
484
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
484
16.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
885
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
885
30.9%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
333
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
333
11.6%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
217
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
217
7.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
497
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
497
17.3%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
219
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
219
7.6%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
98
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
98
3.4%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
98
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
98
3.4%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
34
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
34
1.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+44
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+108
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-22
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-37
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+40
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-45
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+11
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-21
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lugarno. 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 | 484 | 16.9% | 13.1% | 440 | 15.7% | 12.1% | +44 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 885 | 30.9% | 28.0% | 777 | 27.8% | 25.4% | +108 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 333 | 11.6% | 10.4% | 355 | 12.7% | 11.5% | -22 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 217 | 7.6% | 10.0% | 254 | 9.1% | 9.8% | -37 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 497 | 17.3% | 14.9% | 457 | 16.3% | 15.6% | +40 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 219 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 264 | 9.4% | 10.1% | -45 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 98 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 87 | 3.1% | 5.1% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 98 | 3.4% | 7.8% | 119 | 4.3% | 8.2% | -21 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 34 | 1.2% | 2.0% | 36 | 1.3% | 2.0% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,866 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |