Lyndhurst
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Lyndhurst in 2021 than any other occupation.
Lyndhurst'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 Lyndhurst's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Lyndhurst - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | South East Metropolitan Region % | Number | % | South East Metropolitan Region % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 520 | 11.5 | 10.2 | 46 | 15.0 | 9.9 | +474 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,082 | 24.0 | 23.1 | 54 | 17.6 | 18.4 | +1,028 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 561 | 12.5 | 14.5 | 43 | 14.0 | 16.0 | +518 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 493 | 10.9 | 12.2 | 17 | 5.5 | 9.3 | +476 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 611 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 59 | 19.2 | 16.3 | +552 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 334 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 31 | 10.1 | 9.7 | +303 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 400 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 25 | 8.1 | 7.9 | +375 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 393 | 8.7 | 9.7 | 22 | 7.2 | 10.8 | +371 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 116 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 10 | 3.3 | 1.5 | +106 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,504 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 307 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +4,197 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Lyndhurst in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,082 people or 24.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (611 people or 13.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (561 people or 12.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,254 people in total or 50.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, South East Metropolitan Region employed 23.1% in Professionals; 12.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Lyndhurst and South East Metropolitan Region were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.5% compared to 10.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.6% compared to 12.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.5% compared to 14.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.9% compared to 12.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Lyndhurst increased by 4,197 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Lyndhurst were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,028 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+552 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+518 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+476 persons)