Blacktown
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Blacktown in 2016 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 persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Blacktown City % | Number | % | Blacktown City % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,677 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 1,445 | 7.6 | 9.0 | +232 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,497 | 16.7 | 19.0 | 2,970 | 15.7 | 17.4 | +526 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 2,810 | 13.4 | 12.7 | 2,644 | 14.0 | 13.5 | +165 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 2,219 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 1,766 | 9.3 | 8.9 | +453 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 3,199 | 15.3 | 16.4 | 3,346 | 17.7 | 18.3 | -148 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,895 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 1,749 | 9.2 | 9.3 | +146 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 2,633 | 12.6 | 11.0 | 2,204 | 11.6 | 10.9 | +428 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 2,555 | 12.2 | 10.2 | 2,218 | 11.7 | 10.5 | +336 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 456 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 603 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -147 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 20,941 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 18,949 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,992 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 resident population in Blacktown in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,497 people or 16.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (3,199 people or 15.3%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,810 people or 13.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,506 people in total or 45.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the Blacktown City employed 19.0% in Professionals; 16.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 12.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Blacktown and the Blacktown City were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.2% compared to 10.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.6% compared to 11.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.7% compared to 19.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.0% compared to 9.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Blacktown increased by 1,992 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Blacktown were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+526 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+453 persons)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+428 persons)
- Labourers (+336 persons)