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Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Figtree in 2021 than any other occupation.

Figtree's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Figtree's socio-economic status and skill base.

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Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Occupation of employment
Figtree - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Wollongong City %Number%Wollongong City %2016 to 2021
Managers74612.811.660712.010.5+139
Professionals1,65028.325.11,37327.023.2+277
Technicians and Trades Workers75412.914.069213.614.8+62
Community and Personal Service Workers67311.512.954810.812.4+125
Clerical and Administrative Workers74512.812.570213.813.6+43
Sales Workers4768.27.84508.99.0+26
Machinery Operators And Drivers3025.26.12835.66.2+19
Labourers4056.98.43577.08.8+48
Not stated or inadequately described791.41.6651.31.6+14
Total employed persons aged 15+5,830100.0100.05,077100.0100.0+753
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Figtree in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,650 people or 28.3%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (754 people or 12.9%)
  • Managers (746 people or 12.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,150 people in total or 54.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Wollongong City employed 25.1% in Professionals; 14.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 11.6% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Figtree and Wollongong City were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (28.3% compared to 25.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.8% compared to 11.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (6.9% compared to 8.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (11.5% compared to 12.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Figtree increased by 753 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Figtree were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+277 persons)
  • Managers (+139 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+125 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+62 persons)

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