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 Leonay, accounting for 24.2% (322 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 32 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Leonay - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Leonay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leonay, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
231
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
231
17.3%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
322
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
322
24.2%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
190
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
190
14.3%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
138
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
138
10.4%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
210
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
210
15.8%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
87
6.5%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
72
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
72
5.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
59
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
59
4.4%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
24
1.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+32
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+25
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+11
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+14
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-22
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-17
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+14
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+5
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Leonay. 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 | 231 | 17.3% | 11.3% | 199 | 15.6% | 10.1% | +32 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 322 | 24.2% | 17.0% | 297 | 23.2% | 14.8% | +25 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 190 | 14.3% | 13.9% | 179 | 14.0% | 14.8% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 138 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 124 | 9.7% | 10.5% | +14 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 210 | 15.8% | 16.3% | 232 | 18.2% | 17.8% | -22 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 87 | 6.5% | 8.3% | 104 | 8.1% | 9.6% | -17 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 72 | 5.4% | 11.1% | 58 | 4.5% | 10.8% | +14 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 59 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 65 | 5.1% | 9.7% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 19 | 1.5% | 1.9% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,278 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |