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 Annandale (NSW) (part), accounting for 44.7% (2,416 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 2,279 people and 27.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Annandale (NSW) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Annandale (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Annandale (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,139
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,139
21.1%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,416
% of total
44.7%
Change from 2016
+27.1pp
2,416
44.7%
+27.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
332
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
332
6.1%
-11.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
343
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
343
6.3%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
586
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
586
10.8%
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
332
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
332
6.1%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
66
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
66
1.2%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
120
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
120
2.2%
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
74
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
74
1.4%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+982
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2,279
+27.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+195
-11.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+291
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+453
-6.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+267
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+42
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+62
-5.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+69
+0.8pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Annandale (NSW) (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Inner West (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,139 | 21.1% | 18.7% | 157 | 20.2% | 16.4% | +982 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,416 | 44.7% | 41.0% | 137 | 17.6% | 37.6% | +2,279 | +27.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 332 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 137 | 17.6% | 8.5% | +195 | -11.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 343 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 52 | 6.7% | 8.5% | +291 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 586 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 133 | 17.1% | 12.8% | +453 | -6.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 332 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 65 | 8.3% | 7.3% | +267 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 66 | 1.2% | 2.3% | 24 | 3.1% | 2.5% | +42 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 120 | 2.2% | 4.0% | 58 | 7.4% | 4.9% | +62 | -5.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 74 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5 | 0.6% | 1.6% | +69 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 5,403 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 779 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,624 | 0.0pp |