Narara Valley and Ourimbah
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Narara Valley and Ourimbah in 2016 than any other occupation.
Narara Valley and Ourimbah'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 Narara Valley and Ourimbah'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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| Narara Valley and Ourimbah - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Central Coast Council area % | Number | % | Central Coast Council area % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,635 | 10.4 | 11.2 | 1,608 | 10.3 | 10.9 | +26 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,213 | 20.3 | 18.6 | 3,098 | 19.9 | 17.9 | +115 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 2,364 | 15.0 | 15.5 | 2,343 | 15.1 | 15.7 | +22 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,936 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 1,690 | 10.9 | 11.5 | +246 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 2,327 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 2,499 | 16.1 | 14.6 | -173 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,539 | 9.7 | 10.6 | 1,718 | 11.0 | 11.2 | -179 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 904 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 893 | 5.7 | 6.1 | +12 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,641 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 1,490 | 9.6 | 10.3 | +151 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 231 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 211 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +20 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 15,794 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15,553 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +241 | |
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 Narara Valley and Ourimbah in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,213 people or 20.3%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,364 people or 15.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,327 people or 14.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,904 people in total or 50.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Central Coast Council area employed 18.6% in Professionals; 15.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Narara Valley and Ourimbah and Central Coast Council area were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (20.3% compared to 18.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.7% compared to 13.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Narara Valley and Ourimbah increased by 241 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Narara Valley and Ourimbah were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+246 persons)
- Sales Workers (-179 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-173 persons)
- Labourers (+151 persons)