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 Valley, accounting for 28.5% (722 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 77 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Dundas Valley - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Dundas Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dundas Valley, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
351
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
351
13.8%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
722
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
722
28.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
303
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
303
11.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
228
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
228
9.0%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
402
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
402
15.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
197
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
197
7.8%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
116
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
116
4.6%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
157
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
157
6.2%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
57
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
57
2.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+77
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+38
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-17
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+17
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+9
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-77
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-43
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Dundas Valley. 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 | 351 | 13.8% | 13.7% | 274 | 10.8% | 12.7% | +77 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 722 | 28.5% | 35.0% | 684 | 27.0% | 31.7% | +38 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 303 | 11.9% | 9.0% | 320 | 12.6% | 10.3% | -17 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 228 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 211 | 8.3% | 8.3% | +17 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 402 | 15.8% | 14.2% | 393 | 15.5% | 15.4% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 197 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 274 | 10.8% | 8.4% | -77 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 116 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 126 | 5.0% | 4.8% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 157 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 200 | 7.9% | 6.5% | -43 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 57 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 52 | 2.0% | 2.0% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |