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Manilla and District

Occupation of employment

There were more managers in Manilla and District in 2021 than any other occupation.

Manilla and District'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 Manilla and District'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
Manilla and District - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%NSW (Ex Syd. Newcastle, Wollongong) %Number%NSW (Ex Syd. Newcastle, Wollongong) %2016 to 2021
Managers21617.313.722620.413.5-10
Professionals15112.117.812110.916.9+30
Technicians and Trades Workers17313.814.813612.315.0+37
Community and Personal Service Workers15912.713.213312.011.8+26
Clerical and Administrative Workers1098.711.61089.812.2+1
Sales Workers967.78.6797.19.7+17
Machinery Operators And Drivers15112.17.111910.77.3+32
Labourers18214.511.416915.311.9+13
Not stated or inadequately described221.81.8161.41.7+6
Total employed persons aged 15+1,251100.0100.01,107100.0100.0+144
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 Manilla and District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Managers (216 people or 17.3%)
  • Labourers (182 people or 14.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (173 people or 13.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 571 people in total or 45.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, NSW (Ex Syd. Newcastle, Wollongong) employed 13.7% in Managers; 11.4% in Labourers; and 14.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Manilla and District and NSW (Ex Syd. Newcastle, Wollongong) were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.1% compared to 7.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (17.3% compared to 13.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.5% compared to 11.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.1% compared to 17.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Manilla and District increased by 144 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Manilla and District between 2016 and 2021.

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