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Bomaderry

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Bomaderry in 2021 than any other occupation.

Bomaderry'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 Bomaderry'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?'

Occupation of employment
Bomaderry - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Berry and Surrounds %Number%Berry and Surrounds %2006 to 2021
Managers2288.821.82419.721.1-13
Professionals44817.326.537415.122.3+74
Technicians and Trades Workers38815.013.944918.114.2-61
Community and Personal Service Workers41416.09.226710.88.8+147
Clerical and Administrative Workers27110.410.231212.611.8-41
Sales Workers27810.77.328311.48.3-6
Machinery Operators And Drivers1636.33.01907.73.7-28
Labourers33212.86.532313.08.5+8
Not stated or inadequately described612.41.8411.71.4+19
Total employed persons aged 15+2,595100.0100.02,484100.0100.0+111
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 resident population in Bomaderry in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (448 people or 17.3%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (414 people or 16.0%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (388 people or 15.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,250 people in total or 48.2% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Berry and Surrounds employed 26.5% in Professionals; 9.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 13.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Bomaderry and Berry and Surrounds were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (16.0% compared to 9.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.8% compared to 6.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.8% compared to 21.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (17.3% compared to 26.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Bomaderry increased by 111 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+147 persons)
  • Professionals (+74 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-61 persons)

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