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 Waverley (NSW), accounting for 43.1% (936 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Managers, which increased by 110 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Waverley (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Waverley (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waverley (NSW), with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
469
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
469
21.6%
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
936
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
936
43.1%
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
145
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
145
6.7%
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
140
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
140
6.5%
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
220
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
220
10.1%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
131
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
131
6.0%
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
29
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
29
1.3%
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
54
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
54
2.5%
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
39
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
39
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+110
+4.2pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+70
+1.2pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+18
+0.6pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-43
-2.3pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+5
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-44
-2.5pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+3
0.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-23
-1.2pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-3
-0.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Waverley (NSW). 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 | 469 | 21.6% | 22.1% | 359 | 17.4% | 19.7% | +110 | +4.2pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 936 | 43.1% | 41.8% | 866 | 41.9% | 38.9% | +70 | +1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 145 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 127 | 6.1% | 7.3% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 140 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 183 | 8.8% | 8.7% | -43 | -2.3pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 220 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 215 | 10.4% | 10.4% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 131 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 175 | 8.5% | 7.9% | -44 | -2.5pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 29 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 26 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 54 | 2.5% | 3.0% | 77 | 3.7% | 3.8% | -23 | -1.2pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 39 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 42 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +101 | 0.0pp |