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Gosford City

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Gosford City in 2021 than any other occupation.

Gosford City'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 City's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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
Gosford City - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Lakes District %Number%Northern Lakes District %2011 to 2021
Managers6,63016.510.45,56015.09.4+1,070
Professionals8,20920.58.16,77118.27.9+1,438
Technicians and Trades Workers9,11722.830.69,07624.530.7+41
Community and Personal Service Workers2,7576.96.92,5756.95.3+182
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,2785.74.42,4036.54.0-125
Sales Workers2,7016.76.62,8867.86.6-185
Machinery Operators And Drivers3,1207.815.32,9668.016.7+154
Labourers4,46111.116.14,17911.316.9+282
Not stated or inadequately described7832.01.76861.82.6+97
Total employed persons aged 15+40,074100.0100.037,102100.0100.0+2,972
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 male resident population in Gosford City in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (9,117 males or 22.8%)
  • Professionals (8,209 males or 20.5%)
  • Managers (6,630 males or 16.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 23,956 males in total or 59.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the Northern Lakes District employed 30.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 8.1% in Professionals; and 10.4% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Gosford City and the Northern Lakes District were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (20.5% compared to 8.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (16.5% compared to 10.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (22.8% compared to 30.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (7.8% compared to 15.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Gosford City increased by 2,972 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Gosford City were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,438 males)
  • Managers (+1,070 males)
  • Labourers (+282 males)
  • Sales Workers (-185 males)

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