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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in South Penrith in 2021 than any other occupation.
South Penrith'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 South Penrith'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in South Penrith in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (928 people or 16.6%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (927 people or 16.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (853 people or 15.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,708 people in total or 48.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Mount Vernon - Kemps Creek - Badgerys Creek employed 16.9% in Professionals; 17.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Penrith and Mount Vernon - Kemps Creek - Badgerys Creek were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (11.6% compared to 4.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.6% compared to 6.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.7% compared to 7.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.4% compared to 21.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in South Penrith decreased by 293 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in South Penrith were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-267 persons)
- Sales Workers (-145 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-123 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+123 persons)
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