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Valleys'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 Valleys'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 Valleys in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (450 people or 20.4%)
- Professionals (397 people or 18.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (332 people or 15.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,179 people in total or 53.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Central Coast Council area employed 12.3% in Managers; 20.4% in Professionals; and 14.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Valleys and Central Coast Council area were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (20.4% compared to 12.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.2% compared to 13.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.0% compared to 20.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (7.1% compared to 9.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Valleys increased by 306 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Valleys were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+82 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+54 persons)
- Professionals (+52 persons)
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