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 Penrith, accounting for 21% (1,726 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,709 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Penrith - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Penrith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Penrith, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
868
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
868
10.6%
-11.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,726
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
1,726
21.0%
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
990
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
990
12.1%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
954
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
954
11.6%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,247
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
1,247
15.2%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
707
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
707
8.6%
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
775
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
775
9.4%
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
765
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
765
9.3%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
173
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
173
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+839
-11.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,709
+8.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+972
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+944
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,232
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+698
+1.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+767
+3.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+756
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+173
+2.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Penrith. 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 | 868 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 29 | 22.1% | 10.1% | +839 | -11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,726 | 21.0% | 17.0% | 17 | 13.0% | 14.8% | +1,709 | +8.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 990 | 12.1% | 13.9% | 18 | 13.7% | 14.8% | +972 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 954 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 10 | 7.6% | 10.5% | +944 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,247 | 15.2% | 16.3% | 15 | 11.5% | 17.8% | +1,232 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 707 | 8.6% | 8.3% | 9 | 6.9% | 9.6% | +698 | +1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 775 | 9.4% | 11.1% | 8 | 6.1% | 10.8% | +767 | +3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 765 | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9 | 6.9% | 9.7% | +756 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 173 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | +173 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 8,209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,078 | 0.0pp |