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North Balgowlah

Occupation of employment

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

North Balgowlah'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 Balgowlah'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 Balgowlah - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Elanora Heights %Number%Elanora Heights %2016 to 2021
Managers46725.021.136920.919.6+98
Professionals65935.328.261034.527.8+49
Technicians and Trades Workers1377.312.31428.013.0-5
Community and Personal Service Workers1407.58.81578.99.0-17
Clerical and Administrative Workers20310.913.322212.614.0-19
Sales Workers1568.48.71538.78.0+3
Machinery Operators And Drivers331.82.4291.63.1+4
Labourers512.74.5603.44.4-9
Not stated or inadequately described261.40.7241.41.1+2
Total employed persons aged 15+1,867100.0100.01,766100.0100.0+101
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 North Balgowlah in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (659 people or 35.3%)
  • Managers (467 people or 25.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (203 people or 10.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,329 people in total or 71.2% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Elanora Heights employed 28.2% in Professionals; 21.1% in Managers; and 13.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Balgowlah and Elanora Heights were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (35.3% compared to 28.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (25.0% compared to 21.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (7.3% compared to 12.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.9% compared to 13.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Balgowlah increased by 101 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in North Balgowlah was for those employed as:

  • Managers (+98 persons)

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