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 Penshurst (NSW), accounting for 27.9% (1,683 people). This share was similar to Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 110 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Penshurst (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Penshurst (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Penshurst (NSW), with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
648
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
648
10.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,683
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
1,683
27.9%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
646
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
646
10.7%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
655
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
655
10.9%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
899
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
899
14.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
528
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
528
8.8%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
300
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
300
5.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
568
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
568
9.4%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
96
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
96
1.6%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-5
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+105
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-100
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-50
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-96
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-110
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-30
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-32
0.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-42
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Penshurst (NSW). 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 | 648 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 653 | 10.2% | 12.1% | -5 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,683 | 27.9% | 28.0% | 1,578 | 24.7% | 25.4% | +105 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 646 | 10.7% | 10.4% | 746 | 11.7% | 11.5% | -100 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 655 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 705 | 11.1% | 9.8% | -50 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 899 | 14.9% | 14.9% | 995 | 15.6% | 15.6% | -96 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 528 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 638 | 10.0% | 10.1% | -110 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 300 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 330 | 5.2% | 5.1% | -30 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 568 | 9.4% | 7.8% | 600 | 9.4% | 8.2% | -32 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 96 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 138 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -42 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 6,024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -356 | 0.0pp |