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 Kingswood (Penrith - NSW), accounting for 20% (869 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 187 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
365
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
365
8.4%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
869
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
869
20.0%
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
509
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
509
11.7%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
508
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
508
11.7%
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
613
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
613
14.1%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
362
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
362
8.3%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
542
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
542
12.5%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
498
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
498
11.5%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
79
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
79
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+22
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+187
+2.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+26
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+58
+0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-16
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+27
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+86
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-22
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW). 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 | 365 | 8.4% | 11.3% | 343 | 8.6% | 10.1% | +22 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 869 | 20.0% | 17.0% | 682 | 17.1% | 14.8% | +187 | +2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 509 | 11.7% | 13.9% | 483 | 12.1% | 14.8% | +26 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 508 | 11.7% | 11.0% | 450 | 11.3% | 10.5% | +58 | +0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 613 | 14.1% | 16.3% | 629 | 15.8% | 17.8% | -16 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 362 | 8.3% | 8.3% | 335 | 8.4% | 9.6% | +27 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 542 | 12.5% | 11.1% | 456 | 11.4% | 10.8% | +86 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 498 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 520 | 13.0% | 9.7% | -22 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 79 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 80 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 4,343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,985 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +358 | 0.0pp |