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 Enmore (Inner West - NSW), accounting for 42.8% (1,042 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 3,491 people, while its share rose by 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Enmore (Inner West - NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Enmore (Inner West - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Enmore (Inner West - NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
423
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
423
17.4%
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,042
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
1,042
42.8%
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
179
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
179
7.3%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
208
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
208
8.5%
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
283
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
283
11.6%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
148
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
148
6.1%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
45
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
45
1.8%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
74
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
74
3.0%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
35
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
35
1.4%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1,118
+3.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-3,491
+2.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-698
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-631
+1.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1,344
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-757
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-199
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-448
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-169
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Enmore (Inner West - NSW). 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 | 423 | 17.4% | 18.7% | 1,541 | 13.6% | 16.4% | -1,118 | +3.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,042 | 42.8% | 41.0% | 4,533 | 40.1% | 37.6% | -3,491 | +2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 179 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 877 | 7.8% | 8.5% | -698 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 208 | 8.5% | 7.3% | 839 | 7.4% | 8.5% | -631 | +1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 283 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 1,627 | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1,344 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 148 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 905 | 8.0% | 7.3% | -757 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 45 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 244 | 2.2% | 2.5% | -199 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 74 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 522 | 4.6% | 4.9% | -448 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 35 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 204 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -169 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 2,436 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8,868 | 0.0pp |