Northmead
Occupation of employment
There were more male professionals in Northmead in 2016 than any other occupation.
Northmead'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 Northmead'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmead - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Wentworth Point % | Number | % | Wentworth Point % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 453 | 15.8 | 22.9 | 436 | 17.0 | 27.0 | +17 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 790 | 27.6 | 30.3 | 681 | 26.6 | 35.1 | +109 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 499 | 17.5 | 12.4 | 472 | 18.4 | 10.4 | +28 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 168 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 142 | 5.5 | 5.2 | +26 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 230 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 230 | 9.0 | 7.0 | +1 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 167 | 5.9 | 7.6 | 193 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -25 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 260 | 9.1 | 5.2 | 214 | 8.4 | 3.8 | +47 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 218 | 7.6 | 4.2 | 164 | 6.4 | 4.2 | +54 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 73 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 30 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +43 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,862 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,562 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +300 | |
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 male resident population in Northmead in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (790 males or 27.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (499 males or 17.5%)
- Managers (453 males or 15.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,742 males in total or 60.9% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Wentworth Point employed 30.3% in Professionals; 12.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 22.9% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Northmead and Wentworth Point were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.5% compared to 12.4%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.1% compared to 5.2%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (7.6% compared to 4.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (15.8% compared to 22.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Northmead increased by 300 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Northmead were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+109 males)
- Labourers (+54 males)