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 Werrington County, accounting for 16.7% (300 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (16.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Clerical And Administrative Workers, which decreased by 57 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Werrington County - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Werrington County in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Werrington County, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
170
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
170
9.4%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
240
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
240
13.3%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
263
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
263
14.6%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
218
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
218
12.1%
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
300
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
300
16.7%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
148
8.2%
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
230
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
230
12.8%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
188
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
188
10.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
45
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
45
2.5%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+10
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+17
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-32
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+8
+1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-57
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-40
-1.8pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-1
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-10
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+19
+1.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Werrington County. 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 | 170 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 160 | 8.5% | 10.1% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 240 | 13.3% | 17.0% | 223 | 11.8% | 14.8% | +17 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 263 | 14.6% | 13.9% | 295 | 15.6% | 14.8% | -32 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 218 | 12.1% | 11.0% | 210 | 11.1% | 10.5% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 300 | 16.7% | 16.3% | 357 | 18.9% | 17.8% | -57 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 148 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 188 | 10.0% | 9.6% | -40 | -1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 230 | 12.8% | 11.1% | 231 | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 188 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 198 | 10.5% | 9.7% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 45 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 26 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +19 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 1,801 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,889 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -88 | 0.0pp |