Blacktown
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Blacktown in 2021 than any other occupation.
Blacktown's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Blacktown's socio-economic status and skill base.
Derived from the two Census questions:
'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Blacktown - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Plumpton % | Number | % | Plumpton % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 663 | 6.7 | 6.3 | 413 | 5.8 | 5.6 | +249 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,257 | 22.9 | 21.4 | 1,213 | 16.9 | 13.9 | +1,044 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 421 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 324 | 4.5 | 3.7 | +96 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,662 | 16.9 | 16.4 | 883 | 12.3 | 11.2 | +779 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 2,064 | 21.0 | 23.3 | 2,207 | 30.7 | 30.8 | -143 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,048 | 10.7 | 10.1 | 949 | 13.2 | 13.3 | +98 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 534 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 238 | 3.3 | 5.9 | +295 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 943 | 9.6 | 11.1 | 773 | 10.8 | 13.1 | +169 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 240 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 179 | 2.5 | 2.5 | +61 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 9,838 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,184 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +2,653 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Blacktown in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,257 females or 22.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,064 females or 21.0%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,662 females or 16.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,983 females in total or 60.8% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Plumpton employed 21.4% in Professionals; 23.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.4% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Blacktown and Plumpton were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (22.9% compared to 21.4%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (21.0% compared to 23.3%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (9.6% compared to 11.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Blacktown increased by 2,654 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Blacktown were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,044 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+779 females)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+295 females)
- Managers (+249 females)