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 Orchard Hills, accounting for 17.9% (159 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Technicians And Trades Workers, which decreased by 39 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Orchard Hills - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Orchard Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Orchard Hills, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
150
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
150
16.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
148
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
148
16.7%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
126
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
126
14.2%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
67
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
67
7.6%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
159
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
159
17.9%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
66
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
66
7.4%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
77
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
77
8.7%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
79
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
79
8.9%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
13
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-6
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-10
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-39
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-17
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-11
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-19
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-1
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Orchard Hills. 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 | 150 | 16.9% | 11.3% | 156 | 15.6% | 10.1% | -6 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 148 | 16.7% | 17.0% | 158 | 15.8% | 14.8% | -10 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 126 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 165 | 16.5% | 14.8% | -39 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 67 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 84 | 8.4% | 10.5% | -17 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 159 | 17.9% | 16.3% | 170 | 17.0% | 17.8% | -11 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 66 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 85 | 8.5% | 9.6% | -19 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 77 | 8.7% | 11.1% | 87 | 8.7% | 10.8% | -10 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 79 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 80 | 8.0% | 9.7% | -1 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 13 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 16 | 1.6% | 1.9% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 887 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 999 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -112 | 0.0pp |