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 Castlereagh, accounting for 17.9% (108 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (13.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 21 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Castlereagh - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Castlereagh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castlereagh, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
92
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
92
15.3%
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
72
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
72
12.0%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
108
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
108
17.9%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
41
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
41
6.8%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
104
17.3%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
54
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
54
9.0%
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
66
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
66
11.0%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
47
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
47
7.8%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
11
1.8%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+21
+3.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+6
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+10
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+5
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-15
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+5
+0.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+3
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
-0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Castlereagh. 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 | 92 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 71 | 12.3% | 10.1% | +21 | +3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 72 | 12.0% | 17.0% | 66 | 11.5% | 14.8% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 108 | 17.9% | 13.9% | 98 | 17.0% | 14.8% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 41 | 6.8% | 11.0% | 36 | 6.3% | 10.5% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 104 | 17.3% | 16.3% | 119 | 20.7% | 17.8% | -15 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 54 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 49 | 8.5% | 9.6% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 66 | 11.0% | 11.1% | 76 | 13.2% | 10.8% | -10 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 47 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 44 | 7.7% | 9.7% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 15 | 2.6% | 1.9% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 602 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 575 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |