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Mosman Bay

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Mosman Bay in 2021 than any other occupation.

Mosman Bay'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 Mosman Bay'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
Mosman Bay - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Mosman Council area %Number%Mosman Council area %2016 to 2021
Managers63824.224.861022.924.0+28
Professionals1,17144.441.61,08840.939.5+83
Technicians and Trades Workers1054.04.11184.44.5-13
Community and Personal Service Workers1465.55.91997.57.2-53
Clerical and Administrative Workers26410.011.031812.012.0-55
Sales Workers1676.37.12017.67.8-34
Machinery Operators And Drivers331.31.0250.90.7+8
Labourers572.22.1421.62.1+15
Not stated or inadequately described582.22.3562.12.1+1
Total employed persons aged 15+2,635100.0100.02,659100.0100.0-25
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Mosman Bay in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,171 people or 44.4%)
  • Managers (638 people or 24.2%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (264 people or 10.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,073 people in total or 78.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Mosman Council area employed 41.6% in Professionals; 24.8% in Managers; and 11.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Mosman Bay and Mosman Council area was:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (44.4% compared to 41.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Mosman Bay decreased by 24 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Mosman Bay were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+83 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-55 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (-53 persons)

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