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 Claremont Meadows, accounting for 17.7% (477 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 477 people and 17.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Occupation of employment

Claremont Meadows - Employed persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises occupation of employment for Claremont Meadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.

Occupation of employment snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Claremont Meadows, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).

Claremont Meadows
Penrith (C)

Total Occupation Managers

2021 count

278

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-39.7pp

Total Occupation Professionals

2021 count

471

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

+17.5pp

Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers

2021 count

358

% of total

13.3%

Change from 2016

+13.3pp

Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers

2021 count

305

% of total

11.3%

Change from 2016

+11.3pp

Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers

2021 count

477

% of total

17.7%

Change from 2016

+17.7pp

Total Occupation Sales Workers

2021 count

205

% of total

7.6%

Change from 2016

+7.6pp

Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers

2021 count

297

% of total

11.0%

Change from 2016

+11.0pp

Total Occupation Labourers

2021 count

229

% of total

8.5%

Change from 2016

-12.9pp

Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated

2021 count

71

% of total

2.6%

Change from 2016

+2.6pp

Data table

Occupation of employment for Claremont Meadows. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).

Occupation of employment for Claremont Meadows. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
Occupation of employment for Claremont Meadows. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Penrith (C)%Count%Penrith (C)%Countpp
Total Occupation Managers27810.3%11.3%750.0%10.1%+271-39.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals47117.5%17.0%00.0%14.8%+471+17.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers35813.3%13.9%00.0%14.8%+358+13.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers30511.3%11.0%00.0%10.5%+305+11.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers47717.7%16.3%00.0%17.8%+477+17.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers2057.6%8.3%00.0%9.6%+205+7.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers29711.0%11.1%00.0%10.8%+297+11.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers2298.5%9.1%321.4%9.7%+226-12.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated712.6%2.0%00.0%1.9%+71+2.6pp
Total2,689100.0%100.0%14100.0%100.0%+2,6750.0pp