Woongarrah
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Woongarrah in 2016 than any other occupation.
Woongarrah'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 Woongarrah'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
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 Woongarrah in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (396 people or 16.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (366 people or 15.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (339 people or 14.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,101 people in total or 47.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Regional NSW employed 18.1% in Professionals; 12.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Woongarrah and Regional NSW were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.6% compared to 12.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.2% compared to 11.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.7% compared to 13.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.9% compared to 18.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Woongarrah increased by 509 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Woongarrah were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+111 persons)
- Professionals (+96 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+65 persons)
- Managers (+62 persons)