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Cromer

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Cromer in 2021 than any other occupation.

Cromer'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 Cromer'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
Cromer - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Beaches Council area %Number%Northern Beaches Council area %2006 to 2021
Managers42921.424.240020.721.1+29
Professionals42321.127.434217.725.4+80
Technicians and Trades Workers46323.117.944723.119.9+16
Community and Personal Service Workers1045.25.21135.94.8-10
Clerical and Administrative Workers1055.25.21176.16.4-13
Sales Workers1407.07.41678.78.3-28
Machinery Operators And Drivers1286.44.71276.65.30
Labourers1728.66.41919.97.1-20
Not stated or inadequately described371.81.6261.41.7+11
Total employed persons aged 15+2,006100.0100.01,935100.0100.0+71
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (463 males or 23.1%)
  • Managers (429 males or 21.4%)
  • Professionals (423 males or 21.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,315 males in total or 65.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Northern Beaches Council area employed 17.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 24.2% in Managers; and 27.4% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cromer and Northern Beaches Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.1% compared to 17.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (8.6% compared to 6.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (21.1% compared to 27.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (21.4% compared to 24.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Cromer increased by 71 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Cromer was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+80 males)

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