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Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area in 2021 than any other occupation.

Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area'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 Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area'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
Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Lake Macquarie City %Number%Lake Macquarie City %2016 to 2021
Managers95812.213.078911.712.3+168
Professionals96512.316.882912.315.8+135
Technicians and Trades Workers2,05526.126.81,93728.626.8+118
Community and Personal Service Workers81310.37.05948.86.2+218
Clerical and Administrative Workers3114.05.12403.65.3+70
Sales Workers5857.46.14827.17.0+102
Machinery Operators And Drivers84110.711.574711.112.1+93
Labourers1,19615.212.01,02215.112.7+174
Not stated or inadequately described1511.91.71231.81.7+27
Total employed persons aged 15+7,872100.0100.06,768100.0100.0+1,104
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,055 males or 26.1%)
  • Labourers (1,196 males or 15.2%)
  • Professionals (965 males or 12.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,216 males in total or 53.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Lake Macquarie City employed 26.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.0% in Labourers; and 16.8% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area and Lake Macquarie City were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.3% compared to 7.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (15.2% compared to 12.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (7.4% compared to 6.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (12.3% compared to 16.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area increased by 1,104 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Nowra - Bomaderry Structure Plan area were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+218 males)
  • Labourers (+174 males)
  • Managers (+168 males)
  • Professionals (+135 males)

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