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 Hurstville Grove, accounting for 32.6% (393 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 387 people and 24 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hurstville Grove - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hurstville Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hurstville Grove, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
217
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-17.7pp
217
18.0%
-17.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
393
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+24.0pp
393
32.6%
+24.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
105
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
105
8.7%
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
86
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
86
7.1%
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
204
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
204
16.9%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
96
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
96
8.0%
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
39
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
39
3.2%
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
59
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-16.5pp
59
4.9%
-16.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
11
0.9%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+192
-17.7pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+387
+24.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+102
+4.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+78
-4.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+193
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+93
+3.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+39
+3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+44
-16.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+11
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hurstville Grove. 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 | 217 | 18.0% | 13.1% | 25 | 35.7% | 12.1% | +192 | -17.7pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 393 | 32.6% | 28.0% | 6 | 8.6% | 25.4% | +387 | +24.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 105 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 3 | 4.3% | 11.5% | +102 | +4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 86 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 8 | 11.4% | 9.8% | +78 | -4.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 204 | 16.9% | 14.9% | 11 | 15.7% | 15.6% | +193 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 96 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 3 | 4.3% | 10.1% | +93 | +3.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 39 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.1% | +39 | +3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 59 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 15 | 21.4% | 8.2% | +44 | -16.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 0.9% | 2.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +11 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 1,206 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,136 | 0.0pp |