Central Coast Council area
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Central Coast Council area in 2016 than any other occupation.
Central Coast Council area'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 Central Coast Council area'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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| Central Coast Council area - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | East Brisbane Water and Coastal % | Number | % | East Brisbane Water and Coastal % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 15,642 | 11.2 | 13.8 | 14,307 | 10.9 | 13.1 | +1,335 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 25,906 | 18.6 | 24.8 | 23,468 | 17.9 | 23.9 | +2,438 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 21,599 | 15.5 | 14.3 | 20,616 | 15.7 | 15.2 | +983 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 17,317 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 15,080 | 11.5 | 10.9 | +2,237 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 19,085 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 19,143 | 14.6 | 14.3 | -58 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 14,849 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 14,735 | 11.2 | 10.6 | +114 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 8,356 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 8,036 | 6.1 | 3.4 | +320 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 14,462 | 10.4 | 7.2 | 13,431 | 10.3 | 7.2 | +1,031 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 2,384 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2,197 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +187 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 139,600 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 131,013 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +8,587 | |
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 Central Coast Council area in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (25,906 people or 18.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (21,599 people or 15.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (19,085 people or 13.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 66,590 people in total or 47.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, East Brisbane Water and Coastal employed 24.8% in Professionals; 14.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Central Coast Council area and East Brisbane Water and Coastal were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.4% compared to 7.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.0% compared to 3.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.6% compared to 24.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.2% compared to 13.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Central Coast Council area increased by 8,587 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Central Coast Council area were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+2,438 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+2,237 persons)
- Managers (+1,335 persons)
- Labourers (+1,031 persons)