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, Clerical And Administrative Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Cambridge Park, accounting for 15.6% (463 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sales Workers, which decreased by 67 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cambridge Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cambridge Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cambridge Park, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
235
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
235
7.9%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
390
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
390
13.2%
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
444
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
444
15.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
387
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
387
13.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
463
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
463
15.6%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
237
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
237
8.0%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
387
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
387
13.1%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
353
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
353
11.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
62
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
62
2.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+8
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+64
+2.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-52
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+11
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-60
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-67
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-24
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-17
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+10
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cambridge Park. 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 | 235 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 227 | 7.4% | 10.1% | +8 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 390 | 13.2% | 17.0% | 326 | 10.6% | 14.8% | +64 | +2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 444 | 15.0% | 13.9% | 496 | 16.1% | 14.8% | -52 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 387 | 13.1% | 11.0% | 376 | 12.2% | 10.5% | +11 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 463 | 15.6% | 16.3% | 523 | 17.0% | 17.8% | -60 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 237 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 304 | 9.9% | 9.6% | -67 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 387 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 411 | 13.3% | 10.8% | -24 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 353 | 11.9% | 9.1% | 370 | 12.0% | 9.7% | -17 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 62 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 52 | 1.7% | 1.9% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,965 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,085 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -120 | 0.0pp |