# Jobs & Industry — Sydney - Inner West

Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

Area: Sydney - Inner West (Region (SA4))

Much higher numbers of working adults than most similar areas define the Sydney - Inner West. About 64.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above both the state and national figures. The area is a major hub for professional and technical work, with a high proportion of residents in leadership and specialist roles.

Adults working or looking for work make up 64.3% of the population, well above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also a little above the national average at 60.4%, though this has fallen 6.5 percentage points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The workforce is concentrated in high-skill sectors, with 13.8% of people working in professional and technical roles. Health care and social assistance follow closely at 13.3%, while education and training account for 9.2% of the local jobs.

Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 36.6%, followed by managers at 17.5%. Clerical and administrative roles account for 12.9% of the workforce, while technicians, trades, and personal service workers make up a smaller share.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.3% | -0.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.4% | -9.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 13.8%, Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Education & training 9.2%, Finance & insurance 8.7%, Retail trade 7.8%, Construction 6.4%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Manufacturing 3.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Media & telecommunications 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Other services 2.8%, Rental & real estate 2.3%, Arts & recreation 2.0%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 36.6%, Managers 17.5%, Clerical & administrative 12.9%, Technicians & trades 8.0%, Community & personal service 7.7%, Sales workers 7.2%, Labourers 5.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa4/120/sydney-inner-west/topic/employment