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 Bondi Beach, accounting for 43% (3,119 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 341 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Bondi Beach - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Bondi Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bondi Beach, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
1,612
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
1,612
22.2%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
3,119
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
3,119
43.0%
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
482
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
482
6.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
450
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
450
6.2%
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
603
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
603
8.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
513
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
513
7.1%
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
103
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
103
1.4%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
198
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
198
2.7%
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
163
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
163
2.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+221
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+341
+3.1pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-39
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-198
-3.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+2
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-51
-1.0pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+22
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-46
-0.8pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+35
+0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Bondi Beach. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 1,612 | 22.2% | 22.1% | 1,391 | 20.0% | 19.7% | +221 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 3,119 | 43.0% | 41.8% | 2,778 | 39.9% | 38.9% | +341 | +3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 482 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 521 | 7.5% | 7.3% | -39 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 450 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 648 | 9.3% | 8.7% | -198 | -3.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 603 | 8.3% | 9.6% | 601 | 8.6% | 10.4% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 513 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 564 | 8.1% | 7.9% | -51 | -1.0pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 103 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 81 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 198 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 244 | 3.5% | 3.8% | -46 | -0.8pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 163 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 128 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +35 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 7,247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,955 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +292 | 0.0pp |