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 Hunters Hill (A), accounting for 37.2% (2,312 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (29.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 144 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Hunters Hill (A) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Hunters Hill (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hunters Hill (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,600
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,600
25.7%
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,312
% of total
37.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
2,312
37.2%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
327
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
327
5.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
401
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
401
6.4%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
797
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
797
12.8%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
444
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
444
7.1%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
86
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
86
1.4%
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
160
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
160
2.6%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
101
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
101
1.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+144
+2.4pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+86
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-20
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-73
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-63
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-90
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+5
+0.1pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+10
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-5
-0.1pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Hunters Hill (A). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,600 | 25.7% | 15.2% | 1,456 | 23.3% | 13.7% | +144 | +2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,312 | 37.2% | 29.3% | 2,226 | 35.7% | 26.3% | +86 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 327 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 347 | 5.6% | 11.7% | -20 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 401 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 474 | 7.6% | 9.6% | -73 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 797 | 12.8% | 13.8% | 860 | 13.8% | 14.6% | -63 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 444 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 534 | 8.6% | 9.0% | -90 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 86 | 1.4% | 5.6% | 81 | 1.3% | 5.6% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 160 | 2.6% | 6.8% | 150 | 2.4% | 7.5% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 101 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 106 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |