Gosford City
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Gosford City in 2016 than any other occupation.
Gosford City'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 Gosford City's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Gosford City - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Gorokan District % | Number | % | Gorokan District % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 8,459 | 12.1 | 8.5 | 8,496 | 12.0 | 8.1 | -37 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 15,162 | 21.7 | 12.2 | 14,924 | 21.0 | 11.9 | +239 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 10,089 | 14.5 | 16.5 | 10,626 | 15.0 | 16.7 | -536 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 8,325 | 11.9 | 14.2 | 7,881 | 11.1 | 12.4 | +445 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 9,912 | 14.2 | 12.1 | 10,862 | 15.3 | 13.1 | -950 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 6,991 | 10.0 | 11.2 | 7,582 | 10.7 | 12.9 | -590 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3,240 | 4.6 | 9.8 | 3,329 | 4.7 | 9.5 | -89 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 6,389 | 9.2 | 13.7 | 6,192 | 8.7 | 14.0 | +198 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 1,191 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1,166 | 1.6 | 1.5 | +25 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 69,762 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 71,058 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -1,296 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Gosford City in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (15,162 people or 21.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (10,089 people or 14.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (9,912 people or 14.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 35,163 people in total or 50.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Gorokan District employed 12.2% in Professionals; 16.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Gosford City and Gorokan District were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (21.7% compared to 12.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.1% compared to 8.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.6% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.2% compared to 13.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Gosford City decreased by 1,296 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Gosford City were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-950 persons)
- Sales Workers (-590 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-536 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+445 persons)