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O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale in 2021 than any other occupation.

O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale'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 O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Northern District %Number%Northern District %2016 to 2021
Managers368.715.03910.113.6-3
Professionals317.518.6225.718.5+9
Technicians and Trades Workers14334.524.611329.325.6+30
Community and Personal Service Workers307.27.8277.07.8+3
Clerical and Administrative Workers297.07.3225.77.9+7
Sales Workers358.47.1318.07.8+4
Machinery Operators And Drivers4911.87.46015.57.7-11
Labourers6114.710.26015.59.9+1
Not stated or inadequately described30.72.0123.11.1-9
Total employed persons aged 15+415100.0100.0386100.0100.0+29
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (143 males or 34.5%)
  • Labourers (61 males or 14.7%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (49 males or 11.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 253 males in total or 61.0% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the Northern District employed 24.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.2% in Labourers; and 7.4% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale and the Northern District were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (34.5% compared to 24.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.7% compared to 10.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (7.5% compared to 18.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (8.7% compared to 15.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale increased by 29 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in O'Sullivan Beach - Lonsdale between 2016 and 2021.

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