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Wonga Park

Occupation of employment

There were more male managers in Wonga Park in 2021 than any other occupation.

Wonga Park'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 Wonga Park'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
Wonga Park - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Currawong Ward %Number%Currawong Ward %2011 to 2021
Managers25527.521.125127.121.0+4
Professionals17719.131.017619.027.4+1
Technicians and Trades Workers23225.014.023124.916.3+1
Community and Personal Service Workers414.45.0272.94.6+14
Clerical and Administrative Workers374.07.1414.48.6-4
Sales Workers545.89.2778.39.9-23
Machinery Operators And Drivers353.84.1384.14.0-3
Labourers707.56.7657.16.4+4
Not stated or inadequately described151.61.6192.01.8-4
Total employed persons aged 15+928100.0100.0927100.0100.00
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Wonga Park in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Managers (255 males or 27.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (232 males or 25.0%)
  • Professionals (177 males or 19.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 664 males in total or 71.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Currawong Ward employed 21.1% in Managers; 14.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 31.0% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Wonga Park and Currawong Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (25.0% compared to 14.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (27.5% compared to 21.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.1% compared to 31.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (5.8% compared to 9.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Wonga Park increased by 1 between 2011 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Wonga Park between 2011 and 2021.

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