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Willoughby

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Willoughby in 2021 than any other occupation.

Willoughby'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 Willoughby'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
Willoughby - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Ryde %Number%City of Ryde %2006 to 2021
Managers44925.618.233122.216.9+118
Professionals67338.436.049032.928.2+182
Technicians and Trades Workers1589.013.920113.518.0-43
Community and Personal Service Workers824.74.6714.84.9+11
Clerical and Administrative Workers1096.28.41157.88.8-7
Sales Workers1186.76.61328.97.3-14
Machinery Operators And Drivers623.54.5543.65.8+8
Labourers804.65.9694.78.1+10
Not stated or inadequately described291.71.8261.81.9+3
Total employed persons aged 15+1,752100.0100.01,492100.0100.0+260
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Willoughby in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (673 males or 38.4%)
  • Managers (449 males or 25.6%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (158 males or 9.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,280 males in total or 73.1% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Ryde employed 36.0% in Professionals; 18.2% in Managers; and 13.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Willoughby and the City of Ryde were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (25.6% compared to 18.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (38.4% compared to 36.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (9.0% compared to 13.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (6.2% compared to 8.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Willoughby increased by 260 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+182 males)
  • Managers (+118 males)

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