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 Wentworth Point, accounting for 38.8% (2,899 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,495 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Wentworth Point - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Wentworth Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wentworth Point, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,286
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,286
17.2%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,899
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
2,899
38.8%
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
565
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
565
7.6%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
477
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
477
6.4%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,105
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,105
14.8%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
512
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
512
6.9%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
235
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
235
3.1%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
248
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
248
3.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
141
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
141
1.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+534
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,495
+5.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+227
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+167
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+457
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+164
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+120
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+105
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+61
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Wentworth Point. 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 | 1,286 | 17.2% | 13.7% | 752 | 18.1% | 12.7% | +534 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,899 | 38.8% | 35.0% | 1,404 | 33.8% | 31.7% | +1,495 | +5.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 565 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 338 | 8.1% | 10.3% | +227 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 477 | 6.4% | 8.2% | 310 | 7.5% | 8.3% | +167 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,105 | 14.8% | 14.2% | 648 | 15.6% | 15.4% | +457 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 512 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 348 | 8.4% | 8.4% | +164 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 235 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 115 | 2.8% | 4.8% | +120 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 248 | 3.3% | 5.9% | 143 | 3.4% | 6.5% | +105 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 141 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 80 | 1.9% | 2.0% | +61 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,469 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,321 | 0.0pp |