What end-user Java applications are there for OS X? The only one which comes to mind is Crashplan but I'm sure it's lurking around in other places.
I also manage a lot of equipment that requires java webstart to load a configuration GUI to accomplish tasks that would be darn near impossible at a CLI or any other way.
I logged into Cisco TAC the other day. Requires Java for ticket management tasks.
I use some rf propagation tools for a hobby that are java apps.
I make frequent use of Deskzilla. Java app.
I could go for days. I won't.
Probably not a big concern for Apple, but it's common in universities, too, since Eclipse is (until now, at least) cross-platform enough that you can assume Windows/Mac/Linux-using students can all install it on their laptops.