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 Peakhurst, accounting for 26.1% (1,341 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,341 people and 26.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Peakhurst - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Peakhurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peakhurst, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
737
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
737
14.4%
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,341
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+26.1pp
1,341
26.1%
+26.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
611
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-13.1pp
611
11.9%
-13.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
493
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
493
9.6%
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
899
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
899
17.5%
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
397
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
397
7.7%
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
260
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
260
5.1%
-7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
294
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-14.3pp
294
5.7%
-14.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
100
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
100
1.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+737
+14.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,341
+26.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+601
-13.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+493
+9.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+896
+10.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+390
-9.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+255
-7.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+286
-14.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+100
+1.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Peakhurst. 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 | 737 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.1% | +737 | +14.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,341 | 26.1% | 28.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 25.4% | +1,341 | +26.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 611 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 10 | 25.0% | 11.5% | +601 | -13.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 493 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.8% | +493 | +9.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 899 | 17.5% | 14.9% | 3 | 7.5% | 15.6% | +896 | +10.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 397 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 7 | 17.5% | 10.1% | +390 | -9.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 260 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5 | 12.5% | 5.1% | +255 | -7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 294 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8 | 20.0% | 8.2% | +286 | -14.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 100 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +100 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 5,130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,090 | 0.0pp |