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 Jordan Springs, accounting for 21.6% (1,316 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 735 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Jordan Springs - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Jordan Springs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jordan Springs, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
791
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
791
13.0%
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,316
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,316
21.6%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
660
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
660
10.9%
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
753
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
753
12.4%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
946
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
946
15.6%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
478
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
478
7.9%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
603
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
603
9.9%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
409
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
409
6.7%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
115
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
115
1.9%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+504
+2.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+735
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+269
-3.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+459
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+467
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+224
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+364
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+191
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+36
-0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Jordan Springs. 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 | 791 | 13.0% | 11.3% | 287 | 10.2% | 10.1% | +504 | +2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,316 | 21.6% | 17.0% | 581 | 20.6% | 14.8% | +735 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 660 | 10.9% | 13.9% | 391 | 13.9% | 14.8% | +269 | -3.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 753 | 12.4% | 11.0% | 294 | 10.4% | 10.5% | +459 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 946 | 15.6% | 16.3% | 479 | 17.0% | 17.8% | +467 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 478 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 254 | 9.0% | 9.6% | +224 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 603 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 239 | 8.5% | 10.8% | +364 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 409 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 218 | 7.7% | 9.7% | +191 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 115 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 79 | 2.8% | 1.9% | +36 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 6,081 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,261 | 0.0pp |