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 Sydenham (NSW), accounting for 31.3% (199 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (41%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 37 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Sydenham (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Sydenham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sydenham (NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
99
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
99
15.6%
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
199
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
199
31.3%
+6.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
71
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
71
11.2%
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
56
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
56
8.8%
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
61
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
61
9.6%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
51
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
51
8.0%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
38
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
38
6.0%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
51
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
51
8.0%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
11
1.7%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+13
+2.5pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+37
+6.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-25
-3.5pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-17
-2.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-14
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-11
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-8
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+6
+0.9pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Sydenham (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 | 99 | 15.6% | 18.7% | 86 | 13.1% | 16.4% | +13 | +2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 199 | 31.3% | 41.0% | 162 | 24.8% | 37.6% | +37 | +6.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 71 | 11.2% | 7.6% | 96 | 14.7% | 8.5% | -25 | -3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 56 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 73 | 11.2% | 8.5% | -17 | -2.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 61 | 9.6% | 11.7% | 75 | 11.5% | 12.8% | -14 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 51 | 8.0% | 6.1% | 62 | 9.5% | 7.3% | -11 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 38 | 6.0% | 2.3% | 35 | 5.4% | 2.5% | +3 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 51 | 8.0% | 4.0% | 59 | 9.0% | 4.9% | -8 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 11 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5 | 0.8% | 1.6% | +6 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 635 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |