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 Harris Park, accounting for 28.5% (703 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 99 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Harris Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Harris Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harris Park, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
157
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
157
6.4%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
703
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
703
28.5%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
191
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
191
7.8%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
265
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
265
10.8%
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
231
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
231
9.4%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
208
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
208
8.4%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
299
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
299
12.1%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
339
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
339
13.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
69
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
69
2.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-47
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+17
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-85
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+36
+2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-99
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-61
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+17
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-33
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Harris Park. 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 | 157 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 204 | 7.5% | 12.7% | -47 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 703 | 28.5% | 35.0% | 686 | 25.3% | 31.7% | +17 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 191 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 276 | 10.2% | 10.3% | -85 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 265 | 10.8% | 8.2% | 229 | 8.5% | 8.3% | +36 | +2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 231 | 9.4% | 14.2% | 330 | 12.2% | 15.4% | -99 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 208 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 269 | 9.9% | 8.4% | -61 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 299 | 12.1% | 4.8% | 282 | 10.4% | 4.8% | +17 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 339 | 13.8% | 5.9% | 372 | 13.7% | 6.5% | -33 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 69 | 2.8% | 2.0% | 65 | 2.4% | 2.0% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,463 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -247 | 0.0pp |