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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male professionals in Hurstville (total) in 2021 than any other occupation.
Hurstville (total)'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 Hurstville (total)'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Hurstville (total) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,641 males or 21.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,320 males or 17.5%)
- Labourers (1,171 males or 15.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,132 males in total or 54.8% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Oatley employed 33.4% in Professionals; 14.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 4.6% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Hurstville (total) and Oatley were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (15.5% compared to 4.6%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.4% compared to 4.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (10.6% compared to 22.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (21.8% compared to 33.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Hurstville (total) increased by 301 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Hurstville (total) were for those employed as:
- Labourers (+215 males)
- Professionals (+122 males)
- Sales Workers (+93 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-69 males)
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