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 St Peters (NSW) (part), accounting for 39.9% (959 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 232 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
St Peters (NSW) (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for St Peters (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 St Peters (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
487
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
487
20.3%
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
959
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
959
39.9%
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
215
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
215
9.0%
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
154
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
154
6.4%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
311
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
311
12.9%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
135
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
135
5.6%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
46
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
46
1.9%
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
71
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
71
3.0%
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
28
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+158
+4.1pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+232
+4.0pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+22
-0.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-19
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+16
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-8
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-10
-0.9pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-12
-1.1pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+4
0.0pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for St Peters (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 | 487 | 20.3% | 18.7% | 329 | 16.2% | 16.4% | +158 | +4.1pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 959 | 39.9% | 41.0% | 727 | 35.9% | 37.6% | +232 | +4.0pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 215 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 193 | 9.5% | 8.5% | +22 | -0.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 154 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 173 | 8.5% | 8.5% | -19 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 311 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 295 | 14.6% | 12.8% | +16 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 135 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 143 | 7.1% | 7.3% | -8 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 46 | 1.9% | 2.3% | 56 | 2.8% | 2.5% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 71 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 83 | 4.1% | 4.9% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 28 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 24 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,402 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,026 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +376 | 0.0pp |