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Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley in 2021 than any other occupation.

Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley'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 Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley'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
Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2011 to 2021
Managers1,7639.213.71,3398.212.9+424
Professionals2,47413.024.02,00612.221.3+468
Technicians and Trades Workers3,25217.112.92,87817.514.2+374
Community and Personal Service Workers2,84814.911.52,05112.59.7+797
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,38212.512.72,09312.814.7+289
Sales Workers1,95010.28.21,97112.09.4-21
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,6778.86.31,5529.56.6+125
Labourers2,38312.59.02,18513.39.4+198
Not stated or inadequately described3261.71.93282.01.9-2
Total employed persons aged 15+19,070100.0100.016,403100.0100.0+2,667
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (3,252 people or 17.1%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (2,848 people or 14.9%)
  • Professionals (2,474 people or 13.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,574 people in total or 45.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Australia employed 12.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 24.0% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley and Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.1% compared to 12.9%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.5% compared to 9.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.0% compared to 24.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.2% compared to 13.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley increased by 2,667 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+797 persons)
  • Professionals (+468 persons)
  • Managers (+424 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+374 persons)

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