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 Mount Vernon, accounting for 19.5% (116 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 116 people and 19.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mount Vernon - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mount Vernon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Vernon, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
115
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-34.5pp
115
19.3%
-34.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
107
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
107
18.0%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
87
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
87
14.6%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
27
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
27
4.5%
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
116
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+19.5pp
116
19.5%
+19.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
53
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
53
8.9%
+8.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
35
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
35
5.9%
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
49
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
49
8.2%
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
9
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
9
1.5%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+101
-34.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+102
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+84
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+27
+4.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+116
+19.5pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+53
+8.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+35
+5.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+45
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+9
+1.5pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mount Vernon. 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 | 115 | 19.3% | 11.3% | 14 | 53.8% | 10.1% | +101 | -34.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 107 | 18.0% | 17.0% | 5 | 19.2% | 14.8% | +102 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 87 | 14.6% | 13.9% | 3 | 11.5% | 14.8% | +84 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 27 | 4.5% | 11.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.5% | +27 | +4.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 116 | 19.5% | 16.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.8% | +116 | +19.5pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 53 | 8.9% | 8.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.6% | +53 | +8.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 35 | 5.9% | 11.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% | +35 | +5.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 49 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 4 | 15.4% | 9.7% | +45 | -7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 9 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +9 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +569 | 0.0pp |