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 Cranebrook, accounting for 16.3% (1,270 people). This share was similar to Penrith (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 144 people and 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Cranebrook - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Cranebrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cranebrook, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
889
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
889
11.4%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,248
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,248
16.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,246
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,246
16.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
849
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
849
10.9%
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,270
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,270
16.3%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
688
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
688
8.9%
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
738
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
738
9.5%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
696
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
696
9.0%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
140
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
140
1.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+39
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+27
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-10
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+38
+0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-144
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-130
-1.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-19
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-60
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+8
+0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Cranebrook. 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 | 889 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 850 | 10.6% | 10.1% | +39 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,248 | 16.1% | 17.0% | 1,221 | 15.2% | 14.8% | +27 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,246 | 16.0% | 13.9% | 1,256 | 15.7% | 14.8% | -10 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 849 | 10.9% | 11.0% | 811 | 10.1% | 10.5% | +38 | +0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,270 | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1,414 | 17.6% | 17.8% | -144 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 688 | 8.9% | 8.3% | 818 | 10.2% | 9.6% | -130 | -1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 738 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 757 | 9.4% | 10.8% | -19 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 696 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 756 | 9.4% | 9.7% | -60 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 140 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 132 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 7,772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,020 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -248 | 0.0pp |