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 Rozelle, accounting for 41.3% (2,050 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 2,042 people and 26.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Rozelle - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Rozelle in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rozelle, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,313
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
1,313
26.5%
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
2,050
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+26.2pp
2,050
41.3%
+26.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
286
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-16.8pp
286
5.8%
-16.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
232
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
232
4.7%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
527
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
527
10.6%
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
307
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
307
6.2%
-8.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
66
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
66
1.3%
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
122
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
122
2.5%
-10.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
59
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
59
1.2%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+1,303
+7.6pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+2,042
+26.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+274
-16.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+229
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+524
+4.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+299
-8.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+63
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+115
-10.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+59
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Rozelle. 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 | 1,313 | 26.5% | 18.7% | 10 | 18.9% | 16.4% | +1,303 | +7.6pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 2,050 | 41.3% | 41.0% | 8 | 15.1% | 37.6% | +2,042 | +26.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 286 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 12 | 22.6% | 8.5% | +274 | -16.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 232 | 4.7% | 7.3% | 3 | 5.7% | 8.5% | +229 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 527 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 3 | 5.7% | 12.8% | +524 | +4.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 307 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8 | 15.1% | 7.3% | +299 | -8.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 66 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 3 | 5.7% | 2.5% | +63 | -4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 122 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 7 | 13.2% | 4.9% | +115 | -10.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 59 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% | +59 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 4,964 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,911 | 0.0pp |