Georges River Council area
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Georges River Council area in 2021 than any other occupation.
Georges River Council 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 Georges River Council area'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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| Georges River Council area - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Rest of Sydney % | Number | % | Rest of Sydney % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 9,260 | 13.1 | 18.3 | 7,628 | 12.0 | 16.0 | +1,632 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 19,712 | 28.0 | 35.6 | 15,849 | 25.0 | 32.4 | +3,863 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 7,312 | 10.4 | 8.7 | 7,811 | 12.3 | 9.8 | -499 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 7,055 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 5,552 | 8.7 | 8.4 | +1,503 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 10,508 | 14.9 | 12.8 | 11,366 | 17.9 | 15.4 | -858 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 6,289 | 8.9 | 7.3 | 5,975 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +314 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3,386 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3,371 | 5.3 | 2.9 | +15 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 5,500 | 7.8 | 4.7 | 4,612 | 7.3 | 4.9 | +888 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 1,428 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1,342 | 2.1 | 1.8 | +86 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 70,462 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 63,506 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +6,956 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. 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 Georges River Council area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (19,712 people or 28.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (10,508 people or 14.9%)
- Managers (9,260 people or 13.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 39,480 people in total or 56.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Rest of Sydney employed 35.6% in Professionals; 12.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 18.3% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Georges River Council area and Rest of Sydney were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (7.8% compared to 4.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.9% compared to 12.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (28.0% compared to 35.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (13.1% compared to 18.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Georges River Council area increased by 6,956 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Georges River Council area were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+3,863 persons)
- Managers (+1,632 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,503 persons)
- Labourers (+888 persons)