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, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Cambridge Gardens, accounting for 16.8% (161 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (13.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 38 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cambridge Gardens - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cambridge Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cambridge Gardens, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
94
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
94
9.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
142
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
142
14.8%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
161
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
161
16.8%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
90
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
90
9.4%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
155
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
155
16.2%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
83
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
83
8.7%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
126
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
126
13.1%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
98
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
98
10.2%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
18
1.9%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+30
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-10
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-18
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-38
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-32
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+7
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-3
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-8
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cambridge Gardens. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 94 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 95 | 9.2% | 10.1% | -1 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 142 | 14.8% | 17.0% | 112 | 10.8% | 14.8% | +30 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 161 | 16.8% | 13.9% | 171 | 16.5% | 14.8% | -10 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 90 | 9.4% | 11.0% | 108 | 10.4% | 10.5% | -18 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 155 | 16.2% | 16.3% | 193 | 18.6% | 17.8% | -38 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 83 | 8.7% | 8.3% | 115 | 11.1% | 9.6% | -32 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 126 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 119 | 11.5% | 10.8% | +7 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 98 | 10.2% | 9.1% | 101 | 9.7% | 9.7% | -3 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 18 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 26 | 2.5% | 1.9% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 959 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -79 | 0.0pp |