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 Dundas (NSW), accounting for 26.2% (585 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 47 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dundas (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dundas (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dundas (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
302
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
302
13.5%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
585
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
585
26.2%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
253
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
253
11.3%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
232
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
232
10.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
349
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
349
15.6%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
174
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
174
7.8%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
129
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
129
5.8%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
147
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
147
6.6%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
50
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
50
2.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+47
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+44
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-44
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+10
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-10
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+23
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-34
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dundas (NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Parramatta (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 302 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 255 | 11.7% | 12.7% | +47 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 585 | 26.2% | 35.0% | 541 | 24.9% | 31.7% | +44 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 253 | 11.3% | 9.0% | 297 | 13.7% | 10.3% | -44 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 232 | 10.4% | 8.2% | 222 | 10.2% | 8.3% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 349 | 15.6% | 14.2% | 345 | 15.9% | 15.4% | +4 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 174 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 184 | 8.5% | 8.4% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 129 | 5.8% | 4.8% | 106 | 4.9% | 4.8% | +23 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 147 | 6.6% | 5.9% | 181 | 8.4% | 6.5% | -34 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 50 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 43 | 2.0% | 2.0% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,234 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +61 | 0.0pp |