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 Haberfield (part), accounting for 37.3% (1,182 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 100 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Haberfield (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Haberfield (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Haberfield (part), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
626
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
626
19.7%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,182
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
1,182
37.3%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
242
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
242
7.6%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
236
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
236
7.4%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
429
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
429
13.5%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
251
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
251
7.9%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
73
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
73
2.3%
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
112
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
112
3.5%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
24
0.8%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+53
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+100
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-22
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-2
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+10
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+10
0.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-3
-0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+2
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-31
-1.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Haberfield (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 | 626 | 19.7% | 18.7% | 573 | 18.8% | 16.4% | +53 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,182 | 37.3% | 41.0% | 1,082 | 35.5% | 37.6% | +100 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 242 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 264 | 8.7% | 8.5% | -22 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 236 | 7.4% | 7.3% | 238 | 7.8% | 8.5% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 429 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 419 | 13.7% | 12.8% | +10 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 251 | 7.9% | 6.1% | 241 | 7.9% | 7.3% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 73 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 76 | 2.5% | 2.5% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 112 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 110 | 3.6% | 4.9% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 55 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -31 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 3,171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,050 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +121 | 0.0pp |