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 St Clair (Penrith - NSW), accounting for 17.9% (1,698 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which increased by 1,675 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
St Clair (Penrith - NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for St Clair (Penrith - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for St Clair (Penrith - NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
901
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
901
9.5%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,310
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
1,310
13.8%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
1,374
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
1,374
14.5%
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
947
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
947
10.0%
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,698
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
1,698
17.9%
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
866
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
866
9.1%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
1,265
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,265
13.3%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
920
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
920
9.7%
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
198
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
198
2.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+886
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,295
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+1,328
-6.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+917
-3.7pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+1,675
+7.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+841
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+1,231
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+883
-7.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+194
+0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for St Clair (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 | 901 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 15 | 6.8% | 10.1% | +886 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,310 | 13.8% | 17.0% | 15 | 6.8% | 14.8% | +1,295 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 1,374 | 14.5% | 13.9% | 46 | 21.0% | 14.8% | +1,328 | -6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 947 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 30 | 13.7% | 10.5% | +917 | -3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,698 | 17.9% | 16.3% | 23 | 10.5% | 17.8% | +1,675 | +7.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 866 | 9.1% | 8.3% | 25 | 11.4% | 9.6% | +841 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,265 | 13.3% | 11.1% | 34 | 15.5% | 10.8% | +1,231 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 920 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 37 | 16.9% | 9.7% | +883 | -7.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 198 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 4 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +194 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 9,477 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,258 | 0.0pp |