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 Northmead, accounting for 32.4% (1,713 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 98 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Northmead - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Northmead in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northmead, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
779
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
779
14.7%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,713
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,713
32.4%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
482
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
482
9.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
444
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
444
8.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
844
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
844
15.9%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
376
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
376
7.1%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
257
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
257
4.9%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
286
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
286
5.4%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
98
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
98
1.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+55
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+10
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-98
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
0
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+4
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-35
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-29
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-24
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-19
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Northmead. 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 | 779 | 14.7% | 13.7% | 724 | 13.4% | 12.7% | +55 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,713 | 32.4% | 35.0% | 1,703 | 31.4% | 31.7% | +10 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 482 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 580 | 10.7% | 10.3% | -98 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 444 | 8.4% | 8.2% | 444 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 844 | 15.9% | 14.2% | 840 | 15.5% | 15.4% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 376 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 411 | 7.6% | 8.4% | -35 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 257 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 286 | 5.3% | 4.8% | -29 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 286 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 310 | 5.7% | 6.5% | -24 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 98 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 117 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,415 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -120 | 0.0pp |