Gosford East Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Gosford East Ward in 2016 than any other occupation.
Gosford East Ward'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 Gosford East Ward'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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| Gosford East Ward - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | North Gosford - Wyoming % | Number | % | North Gosford - Wyoming % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,359 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 1,188 | 8.9 | 8.1 | +171 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,967 | 28.1 | 23.2 | 3,490 | 26.3 | 23.0 | +477 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 597 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 576 | 4.3 | 4.3 | +21 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 2,290 | 16.2 | 18.7 | 2,061 | 15.5 | 15.3 | +229 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 3,161 | 22.4 | 22.2 | 3,195 | 24.1 | 24.0 | -34 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,810 | 12.8 | 11.7 | 1,905 | 14.3 | 14.8 | -95 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 100 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 97 | 0.7 | 1.1 | +3 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 667 | 4.7 | 7.9 | 618 | 4.7 | 8.1 | +49 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 174 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 150 | 1.1 | 1.3 | +24 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 14,125 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 13,280 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +845 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Gosford East Ward in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,967 females or 28.1%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (3,161 females or 22.4%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (2,290 females or 16.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,418 females in total or 66.7% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, North Gosford - Wyoming employed 23.2% in Professionals; 22.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 18.7% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Gosford East Ward and North Gosford - Wyoming were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (28.1% compared to 23.2%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (9.6% compared to 8.0%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (4.7% compared to 7.9%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (16.2% compared to 18.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Gosford East Ward increased by 845 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2011 and 2016 in Gosford East Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+477 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+229 females)
- Managers (+171 females)
- Sales Workers (-95 females)