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Parramatta CBD

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Parramatta CBD in 2021 than any other occupation.

Parramatta CBD'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 Parramatta CBD'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
Parramatta CBD - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Greater Western Sydney Region %Number%Greater Western Sydney Region %2016 to 2021
Managers87410.512.270511.110.8+169
Professionals3,99647.923.72,79944.220.0+1,197
Technicians and Trades Workers4945.911.84366.913.7+57
Community and Personal Service Workers6327.610.04417.09.9+190
Clerical and Administrative Workers88310.614.977112.215.6+112
Sales Workers4455.38.14757.59.3-30
Machinery Operators And Drivers3364.08.62163.48.7+120
Labourers5286.38.53505.59.7+177
Not stated or inadequately described1601.92.21312.12.2+28
Total employed persons aged 15+8,347100.0100.06,327100.0100.0+2,019
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 resident population in Parramatta CBD in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,996 people or 47.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (883 people or 10.6%)
  • Managers (874 people or 10.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,753 people in total or 68.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Greater Western Sydney Region employed 23.7% in Professionals; 14.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 12.2% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Parramatta CBD and Greater Western Sydney Region were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (47.9% compared to 23.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (5.9% compared to 11.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.0% compared to 8.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.6% compared to 14.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Parramatta CBD increased by 2,020 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Parramatta CBD were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,197 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+190 persons)
  • Labourers (+177 persons)
  • Managers (+169 persons)

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