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 Kogarah Bay, accounting for 28.7% (280 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 39 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Kogarah Bay - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Kogarah Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kogarah Bay, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
179
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
179
18.3%
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
280
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
280
28.7%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
92
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
92
9.4%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
51
5.2%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
185
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
185
18.9%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
104
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
104
10.6%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
32
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
32
3.3%
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
42
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
42
4.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
17
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
17
1.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+39
+3.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+31
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-23
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-18
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+18
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+4
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-13
-1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-5
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Kogarah Bay. 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 | 179 | 18.3% | 13.1% | 140 | 14.7% | 12.1% | +39 | +3.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 280 | 28.7% | 28.0% | 249 | 26.2% | 25.4% | +31 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 92 | 9.4% | 10.4% | 115 | 12.1% | 11.5% | -23 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 51 | 5.2% | 10.0% | 69 | 7.3% | 9.8% | -18 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 185 | 18.9% | 14.9% | 167 | 17.6% | 15.6% | +18 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 104 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 100 | 10.5% | 10.1% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 32 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 45 | 4.7% | 5.1% | -13 | -1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 42 | 4.3% | 7.8% | 47 | 4.9% | 8.2% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 17 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 19 | 2.0% | 2.0% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 977 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |