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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Villawood in 2021 than any other occupation.
Villawood'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 Villawood'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Villawood in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (155 people or 17.3%)
- Labourers (128 people or 14.3%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (121 people or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 404 people in total or 45.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Hurlstone Park employed 38.6% in Professionals; 4.2% in Labourers; and 4.1% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Villawood and Hurlstone Park were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.3% compared to 4.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (13.5% compared to 4.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (17.3% compared to 38.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (7.6% compared to 17.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Villawood increased by 130 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Villawood was for those employed as:
- Professionals (+74 persons)
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