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, accounting for 39.6% (4,821 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 402 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Chatswood - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Chatswood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chatswood, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
2,126
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
2,126
17.5%
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
4,821
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
4,821
39.6%
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
885
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
885
7.3%
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
898
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
898
7.4%
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
1,502
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,502
12.3%
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
934
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
934
7.7%
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
245
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
245
2.0%
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
528
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
528
4.3%
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
238
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
238
2.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+240
+1.3pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+402
+1.6pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+3
-0.3pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
-7
-0.4pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+91
+0.2pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-148
-1.6pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+52
+0.3pp
Total Occupation Labourers
-45
-0.6pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
-27
-0.3pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Chatswood. 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 | 2,126 | 17.5% | 20.7% | 1,886 | 16.2% | 19.1% | +240 | +1.3pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 4,821 | 39.6% | 41.4% | 4,419 | 38.0% | 39.9% | +402 | +1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 885 | 7.3% | 5.9% | 882 | 7.6% | 6.3% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 898 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 905 | 7.8% | 7.3% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 1,502 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 1,411 | 12.1% | 12.3% | +91 | +0.2pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 934 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 1,082 | 9.3% | 8.1% | -148 | -1.6pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 245 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 193 | 1.7% | 1.4% | +52 | +0.3pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 528 | 4.3% | 3.2% | 573 | 4.9% | 3.6% | -45 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 238 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 265 | 2.3% | 1.9% | -27 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 12,177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,627 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +550 | 0.0pp |