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 Queens Park (NSW), accounting for 45.3% (715 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 663 people and 26.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Queens Park (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Queens Park (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queens Park (NSW), with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
373
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
373
23.6%
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
715
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+26.5pp
715
45.3%
+26.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
70
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-11.2pp
70
4.4%
-11.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
86
5.4%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
153
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
153
9.7%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
110
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
110
7.0%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
15
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
15
0.9%
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
29
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-10.9pp
29
1.8%
-10.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
31
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
31
2.0%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+329
+7.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+663
+26.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+27
-11.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+62
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+119
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+90
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+2
-3.8pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-6
-10.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+31
+2.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Queens Park (NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 373 | 23.6% | 22.1% | 44 | 15.9% | 19.7% | +329 | +7.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 715 | 45.3% | 41.8% | 52 | 18.8% | 38.9% | +663 | +26.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 70 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 43 | 15.6% | 7.3% | +27 | -11.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 86 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 24 | 8.7% | 8.7% | +62 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 153 | 9.7% | 9.6% | 34 | 12.3% | 10.4% | +119 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 110 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 20 | 7.2% | 7.9% | +90 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 15 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 13 | 4.7% | 1.4% | +2 | -3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 29 | 1.8% | 3.0% | 35 | 12.7% | 3.8% | -6 | -10.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 31 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% | +31 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 1,580 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,304 | 0.0pp |