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North Narrabeen

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in North Narrabeen in 2021 than any other occupation.

North Narrabeen'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 North Narrabeen'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
North Narrabeen - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Beaches Council area %Number%Northern Beaches Council area %2006 to 2021
Managers59418.720.941014.916.8+184
Professionals80625.430.560622.026.7+199
Technicians and Trades Workers46814.810.845816.612.3+10
Community and Personal Service Workers33610.68.82479.08.2+89
Clerical and Administrative Workers37911.912.039314.315.7-15
Sales Workers2618.28.130010.99.9-39
Machinery Operators And Drivers1143.62.81144.23.1-1
Labourers1685.34.71947.05.7-26
Not stated or inadequately described441.41.5341.21.6+10
Total employed persons aged 15+3,172100.0100.02,759100.0100.0+413
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 resident population in North Narrabeen in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (806 people or 25.4%)
  • Managers (594 people or 18.7%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (468 people or 14.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,868 people in total or 58.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Northern Beaches Council area employed 30.5% in Professionals; 20.9% in Managers; and 10.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.8% compared to 10.8%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.6% compared to 8.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (25.4% compared to 30.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (18.7% compared to 20.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Narrabeen increased by 413 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in North Narrabeen were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+199 persons)
  • Managers (+184 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+89 persons)

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