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 Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW), accounting for 44.8% (1,934 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 1,818 people and 29.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Summer Hill (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 Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
714
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
714
16.5%
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
1,934
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+29.6pp
1,934
44.8%
+29.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
294
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
294
6.8%
-7.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
281
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
281
6.5%
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
543
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
543
12.6%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
252
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
252
5.8%
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
91
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
91
2.1%
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
140
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
140
3.2%
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
66
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
66
1.5%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+543
-6.0pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+1,818
+29.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+188
-7.1pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+206
-3.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+429
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+188
-2.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+60
-2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+82
-4.4pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+45
-1.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Summer Hill (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 | 714 | 16.5% | 18.7% | 171 | 22.5% | 16.4% | +543 | -6.0pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 1,934 | 44.8% | 41.0% | 116 | 15.2% | 37.6% | +1,818 | +29.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 294 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 106 | 13.9% | 8.5% | +188 | -7.1pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 281 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 75 | 9.9% | 8.5% | +206 | -3.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 543 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 114 | 15.0% | 12.8% | +429 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 252 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 64 | 8.4% | 7.3% | +188 | -2.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 91 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 31 | 4.1% | 2.5% | +60 | -2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 140 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 58 | 7.6% | 4.9% | +82 | -4.4pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 66 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 21 | 2.8% | 1.6% | +45 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 4,318 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 761 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,557 | 0.0pp |