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Kirribilli

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Kirribilli in 2021 than any other occupation.

Kirribilli'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 Kirribilli'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
Kirribilli - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%North Sydney Council area %Number%North Sydney Council area %2016 to 2021
Managers46423.222.847221.321.4-8
Professionals98349.145.31,04547.143.8-62
Technicians and Trades Workers753.74.9763.45.1-1
Community and Personal Service Workers743.75.31265.75.9-52
Clerical and Administrative Workers21010.511.727212.312.6-62
Sales Workers1125.65.61255.66.6-13
Machinery Operators And Drivers160.80.9210.90.9-5
Labourers351.71.9452.01.9-10
Not stated or inadequately described371.81.5381.71.7-1
Total employed persons aged 15+2,004100.0100.02,220100.0100.0-216
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 Kirribilli in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (983 people or 49.1%)
  • Managers (464 people or 23.2%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (210 people or 10.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,657 people in total or 82.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, North Sydney Council area employed 45.3% in Professionals; 22.8% in Managers; and 11.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Kirribilli and North Sydney Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (49.1% compared to 45.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (3.7% compared to 5.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (3.7% compared to 4.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.5% compared to 11.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Kirribilli decreased by 216 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (-62 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-62 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (-52 persons)

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