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Mosman Central

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Mosman Central in 2021 than any other occupation.

Mosman Central'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 Mosman Central'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
Mosman Central - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Ryde %Number%City of Ryde %2016 to 2021
Managers68825.115.862223.914.3+65
Professionals1,10840.537.11,01138.833.4+97
Technicians and Trades Workers1174.38.91134.410.0+4
Community and Personal Service Workers1706.27.61847.18.3-14
Clerical and Administrative Workers30211.014.133412.815.2-32
Sales Workers2067.57.52228.58.8-16
Machinery Operators And Drivers411.52.7120.52.8+29
Labourers742.74.6552.15.4+19
Not stated or inadequately described411.51.7471.81.8-7
Total employed persons aged 15+2,739100.0100.02,603100.0100.0+136
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Mosman Central in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,108 people or 40.5%)
  • Managers (688 people or 25.1%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (302 people or 11.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,098 people in total or 76.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Ryde employed 37.1% in Professionals; 15.8% in Managers; and 14.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Mosman Central and the City of Ryde were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (25.1% compared to 15.8%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (40.5% compared to 37.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (4.3% compared to 8.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.0% compared to 14.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Mosman Central increased by 136 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Mosman Central were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+97 persons)
  • Managers (+65 persons)

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