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 Carlton (NSW) (part), accounting for 26.5% (1,317 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which decreased by 89 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Carlton (NSW) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Carlton (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carlton (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
561
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
561
11.3%
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,317
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
1,317
26.5%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
523
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
523
10.5%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
504
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
504
10.2%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
738
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
738
14.9%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
479
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
479
9.7%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
289
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
289
5.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
444
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
444
8.9%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
117
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
117
2.4%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+0.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+74
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-76
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-8
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-32
0.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-68
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-33
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-89
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+13
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Carlton (NSW) (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 561 | 11.3% | 13.1% | 548 | 10.6% | 12.1% | +13 | +0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,317 | 26.5% | 28.0% | 1,243 | 24.0% | 25.4% | +74 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 523 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 599 | 11.6% | 11.5% | -76 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 504 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 512 | 9.9% | 9.8% | -8 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 738 | 14.9% | 14.9% | 770 | 14.9% | 15.6% | -32 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 479 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 547 | 10.6% | 10.1% | -68 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 289 | 5.8% | 4.8% | 322 | 6.2% | 5.1% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 444 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 533 | 10.3% | 8.2% | -89 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 117 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 104 | 2.0% | 2.0% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 4,962 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -211 | 0.0pp |