Nowra
Occupation of employment
There were more community and personal service workers in Nowra in 2021 than any other occupation.
Nowra'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 Nowra'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowra - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Wollongong City % | Number | % | Wollongong City % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 273 | 8.5 | 11.6 | 197 | 7.7 | 10.1 | +76 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 447 | 13.9 | 25.1 | 388 | 15.2 | 21.1 | +59 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 487 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 418 | 16.4 | 16.1 | +69 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 605 | 18.9 | 12.9 | 306 | 12.0 | 10.0 | +298 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 297 | 9.3 | 12.5 | 297 | 11.6 | 14.6 | 0 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 359 | 11.2 | 7.8 | 303 | 11.9 | 9.5 | +55 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 209 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 192 | 7.5 | 7.8 | +17 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 472 | 14.7 | 8.4 | 407 | 16.0 | 9.2 | +64 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 62 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 40 | 1.6 | 1.7 | +21 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,208 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,552 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +656 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 Nowra in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (605 people or 18.9%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (487 people or 15.2%)
- Labourers (472 people or 14.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,564 people in total or 48.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Wollongong City employed 12.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 14.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 8.4% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Nowra and Wollongong City were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.7% compared to 8.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (18.9% compared to 12.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.2% compared to 7.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.9% compared to 25.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Nowra increased by 656 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Nowra were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+298 persons)
- Managers (+76 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+69 persons)
- Labourers (+64 persons)