Mountains
Occupation of employment
There were more managers in Mountains in 2021 than any other occupation.
Mountains'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 Mountains'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountains - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | East Gosford - Point Frederick % | Number | % | East Gosford - Point Frederick % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 407 | 21.9 | 14.4 | 413 | 22.4 | 12.1 | -6 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 318 | 17.1 | 28.6 | 319 | 17.3 | 26.3 | -2 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 281 | 15.1 | 10.4 | 280 | 15.2 | 11.8 | 0 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 174 | 9.4 | 11.1 | 143 | 7.8 | 8.4 | +30 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 197 | 10.6 | 13.9 | 233 | 12.6 | 15.0 | -36 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 104 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 123 | 6.7 | 11.8 | -19 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 118 | 6.4 | 4.0 | 92 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +25 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 210 | 11.3 | 7.8 | 192 | 10.4 | 9.3 | +18 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 50 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 45 | 2.5 | 1.7 | +5 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,857 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,844 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +12 | |
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 Mountains in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (407 people or 21.9%)
- Professionals (318 people or 17.1%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (281 people or 15.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,006 people in total or 54.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, East Gosford - Point Frederick employed 14.4% in Managers; 28.6% in Professionals; and 10.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Mountains and East Gosford - Point Frederick were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (21.9% compared to 14.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.1% compared to 10.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (11.3% compared to 7.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (17.1% compared to 28.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Mountains increased by 13 between 2006 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Mountains between 2006 and 2021.