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 Lewisham (NSW), accounting for 45% (1,091 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 888 people and 17.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Lewisham (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Lewisham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lewisham (NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
431
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
431
17.8%
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,091
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+17.9pp
1,091
45.0%
+17.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
156
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
156
6.4%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
158
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
158
6.5%
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
319
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
319
13.2%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
114
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
114
4.7%
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
46
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
46
1.9%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
84
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
84
3.5%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
24
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
24
1.0%
-0.6pp
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+273
-3.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+888
+17.9pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+82
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+93
-2.2pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+197
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+36
-5.7pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+42
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+43
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+12
-0.6pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Lewisham (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 | 431 | 17.8% | 18.7% | 158 | 21.1% | 16.4% | +273 | -3.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,091 | 45.0% | 41.0% | 203 | 27.1% | 37.6% | +888 | +17.9pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 156 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 74 | 9.9% | 8.5% | +82 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 158 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 65 | 8.7% | 8.5% | +93 | -2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 319 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 122 | 16.3% | 12.8% | +197 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 114 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 78 | 10.4% | 7.3% | +36 | -5.7pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 46 | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4 | 0.5% | 2.5% | +42 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 84 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 41 | 5.5% | 4.9% | +43 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 24 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 12 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +12 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 2,425 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 750 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,675 | 0.0pp |