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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more technicians and trades workers in Wollondilly Shire in 2021 than any other occupation.
Wollondilly Shire'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 Wollondilly Shire'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 resident population in Wollondilly Shire in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (4,898 people or 18.5%)
- Professionals (3,986 people or 15.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (3,812 people or 14.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 12,696 people in total or 47.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Australia employed 12.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 24.0% in Professionals; and 12.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Wollondilly Shire and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.5% compared to 12.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.1% compared to 6.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.4% compared to 12.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.0% compared to 24.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Wollondilly Shire increased by 7,111 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Wollondilly Shire were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,383 persons)
- Professionals (+1,173 persons)
- Managers (+1,136 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,084 persons)
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