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 Parramatta, accounting for 42.2% (6,760 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 6,760 people and 42.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Parramatta - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Parramatta in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parramatta, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,700
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-39.4pp
1,700
10.6%
-39.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
6,760
% of total
42.2%
Change from 2016
+42.2pp
6,760
42.2%
+42.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,106
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-28.1pp
1,106
6.9%
-28.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
1,318
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
1,318
8.2%
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,942
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,942
12.1%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
969
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
969
6.0%
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
816
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
816
5.1%
-9.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
1,081
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
1,081
6.7%
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
319
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
319
2.0%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1,690
-39.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6,760
+42.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,099
-28.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+1,318
+8.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,939
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+969
+6.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+813
-9.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+1,081
+6.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+319
+2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Parramatta. 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 | 1,700 | 10.6% | 13.7% | 10 | 50.0% | 12.7% | +1,690 | -39.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 6,760 | 42.2% | 35.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 31.7% | +6,760 | +42.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,106 | 6.9% | 9.0% | 7 | 35.0% | 10.3% | +1,099 | -28.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 1,318 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% | +1,318 | +8.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,942 | 12.1% | 14.2% | 3 | 15.0% | 15.4% | +1,939 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 969 | 6.0% | 7.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% | +969 | +6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 816 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 3 | 15.0% | 4.8% | +813 | -9.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 1,081 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +1,081 | +6.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 319 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +319 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 16,021 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16,001 | 0.0pp |