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 Mortdale, accounting for 28.7% (1,555 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (28%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 953 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Mortdale - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Mortdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mortdale, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
725
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
725
13.4%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,555
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
1,555
28.7%
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
567
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
567
10.5%
-7.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
550
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
550
10.1%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
883
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
883
16.3%
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
444
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
444
8.2%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
238
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
238
4.4%
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
367
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
367
6.8%
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
99
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
99
1.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+321
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+953
+12.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-84
-7.0pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+119
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+456
+4.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+63
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-46
-3.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-91
-5.5pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+37
+0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Mortdale. 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 | 725 | 13.4% | 13.1% | 404 | 10.9% | 12.1% | +321 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,555 | 28.7% | 28.0% | 602 | 16.2% | 25.4% | +953 | +12.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 567 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 651 | 17.5% | 11.5% | -84 | -7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 550 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 431 | 11.6% | 9.8% | +119 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 883 | 16.3% | 14.9% | 427 | 11.5% | 15.6% | +456 | +4.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 444 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 381 | 10.3% | 10.1% | +63 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 238 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 284 | 7.6% | 5.1% | -46 | -3.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 367 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 458 | 12.3% | 8.2% | -91 | -5.5pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 99 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 62 | 1.7% | 2.0% | +37 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 5,424 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,710 | 0.0pp |