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 Telopea, accounting for 29.8% (668 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 48 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Telopea - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Telopea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Telopea, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
282
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
282
12.6%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
668
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
668
29.8%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
227
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
227
10.1%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
209
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
209
9.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
330
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
330
14.7%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
171
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
171
7.6%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
130
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
130
5.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
178
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
178
7.9%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
38
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
38
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+11
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+48
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-34
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-6
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+3
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-32
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+16
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Telopea. 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 | 282 | 12.6% | 13.7% | 271 | 12.2% | 12.7% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 668 | 29.8% | 35.0% | 620 | 28.0% | 31.7% | +48 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 227 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 261 | 11.8% | 10.3% | -34 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 209 | 9.3% | 8.2% | 215 | 9.7% | 8.3% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 330 | 14.7% | 14.2% | 327 | 14.8% | 15.4% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 171 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 203 | 9.2% | 8.4% | -32 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 130 | 5.8% | 4.8% | 114 | 5.2% | 4.8% | +16 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 178 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 173 | 7.8% | 6.5% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 38 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 37 | 1.7% | 2.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |