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 Chatswood West (part), accounting for 39.5% (290 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which decreased by 4,129 people, while its share rose by 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Chatswood West (part) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Chatswood West (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chatswood West (part), with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
162
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
162
22.0%
+5.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
290
% of total
39.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
290
39.5%
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
53
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
53
7.2%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
46
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
46
6.3%
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
99
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
99
13.5%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
47
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
47
6.4%
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
7
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
7
1.0%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
22
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
22
3.0%
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
22
3.0%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
-1,724
+5.8pp
Total Occupation Professionals
-4,129
+1.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-829
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-859
-1.5pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
-1,312
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1,035
-2.9pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
-186
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-551
-1.9pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-243
+0.7pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Chatswood West (part). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Willoughby (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 162 | 22.0% | 20.7% | 1,886 | 16.2% | 19.1% | -1,724 | +5.8pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 290 | 39.5% | 41.4% | 4,419 | 38.0% | 39.9% | -4,129 | +1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 53 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 882 | 7.6% | 6.3% | -829 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 46 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 905 | 7.8% | 7.3% | -859 | -1.5pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 99 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 1,411 | 12.1% | 12.3% | -1,312 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 47 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 1,082 | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1,035 | -2.9pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 7 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 193 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -186 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 22 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 573 | 4.9% | 3.6% | -551 | -1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 22 | 3.0% | 1.8% | 265 | 2.3% | 1.9% | -243 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,627 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10,892 | 0.0pp |