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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more technicians and trades workers in Budgewoi Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.
Budgewoi 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 Budgewoi Ward'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Budgewoi Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (4,491 people or 16.4%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (4,068 people or 14.9%)
- Professionals (3,685 people or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 12,244 people in total or 44.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Point Clare - Tascott - Koolewong - Woy Woy Bay employed 11.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.3% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 28.5% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Budgewoi Ward and Point Clare - Tascott - Koolewong - Woy Woy Bay were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.3% compared to 7.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.9% compared to 4.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.5% compared to 28.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.5% compared to 14.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Budgewoi Ward increased by 1,833 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Budgewoi Ward were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+604 persons)
- Professionals (+509 persons)
- Managers (+307 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+175 persons)
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