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, Professionals was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Emu Plains, accounting for 21.4% (816 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 108 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Emu Plains - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Emu Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Plains, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
521
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
521
13.7%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
816
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
816
21.4%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
504
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
504
13.2%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
396
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
396
10.4%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
640
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
640
16.8%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
308
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
308
8.1%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
277
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
277
7.3%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
281
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
281
7.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
75
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
75
2.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+108
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+50
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-55
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-29
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-89
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-52
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+19
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-13
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-4
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Emu Plains. 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 | 521 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 413 | 10.6% | 10.1% | +108 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 816 | 21.4% | 17.0% | 766 | 19.7% | 14.8% | +50 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 504 | 13.2% | 13.9% | 559 | 14.4% | 14.8% | -55 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 396 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 425 | 10.9% | 10.5% | -29 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 640 | 16.8% | 16.3% | 729 | 18.7% | 17.8% | -89 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 308 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 360 | 9.2% | 9.6% | -52 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 277 | 7.3% | 11.1% | 258 | 6.6% | 10.8% | +19 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 281 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 294 | 7.6% | 9.7% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 75 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 79 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,809 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,893 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -84 | 0.0pp |