An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Inner West Council area in 2021 shows the three most popular industry sectors were:
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (16,126 people or 15.8%)
- Health Care and Social Assistance (12,780 people or 12.5%)
- Education and Training (10,810 people or 10.6%)
In combination, these three industries employed 39,716 people in total or 38.9% of the total employed resident population.
In comparison, Sutherland Shire employed 9.7% in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; 12.5% in Health Care and Social Assistance; and 10.1% in Education and Training.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Inner West Council area and Sutherland Shire were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed in professional, scientific and technical services (15.8% compared to 9.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed in information media and telecommunications (4.8% compared to 1.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in construction (5.3% compared to 11.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed in transport, postal and warehousing (3.1% compared to 5.7%)