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North Rocks

Occupation of employment

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

North Rocks'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 Rocks'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 Rocks - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%North Rocks Ward %Number%North Rocks Ward %2006 to 2021
Managers24812.712.51699.99.5+79
Professionals68434.935.753031.029.9+154
Technicians and Trades Workers673.43.5784.63.9-11
Community and Personal Service Workers22911.711.71679.810.5+62
Clerical and Administrative Workers42821.822.247427.828.9-46
Sales Workers1758.98.619411.411.4-19
Machinery Operators And Drivers191.01.0211.31.1-2
Labourers723.73.1623.73.6+10
Not stated or inadequately described361.81.8110.71.3+24
Total employed persons aged 15+1,959100.0100.01,709100.0100.0+250
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in North Rocks in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (684 females or 34.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (428 females or 21.8%)
  • Managers (248 females or 12.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,360 females in total or 69.4% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, North Rocks Ward employed 35.7% in Professionals; 22.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 12.5% in Managers.

There were no major differences between North Rocks and North Rocks Ward in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in North Rocks increased by 250 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+154 females)
  • Managers (+79 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+62 females)

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