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 Newington (NSW), accounting for 34.5% (970 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 79 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Newington (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Newington (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newington (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
590
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
590
21.0%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
970
% of total
34.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
970
34.5%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
202
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
202
7.2%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
220
7.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
401
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
401
14.3%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
197
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
197
7.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
66
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
66
2.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
105
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
105
3.7%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
45
1.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+9
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-16
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-41
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+8
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-79
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-22
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-6
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+17
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Newington (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 | 590 | 21.0% | 13.7% | 581 | 19.8% | 12.7% | +9 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 970 | 34.5% | 35.0% | 986 | 33.7% | 31.7% | -16 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 202 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 243 | 8.3% | 10.3% | -41 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 220 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 212 | 7.2% | 8.3% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 401 | 14.3% | 14.2% | 480 | 16.4% | 15.4% | -79 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 197 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 219 | 7.5% | 8.4% | -22 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 66 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 72 | 2.5% | 4.8% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 105 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 88 | 3.0% | 6.5% | +17 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 45 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 43 | 1.5% | 2.0% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,929 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -116 | 0.0pp |