The Ponds
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in The Ponds in 2016 than any other occupation.
The Ponds'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 The Ponds'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ponds - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Mount Druitt Precinct % | Number | % | Mount Druitt Precinct % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 937 | 15.8 | 6.4 | 241 | 14.9 | 6.0 | +696 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,862 | 31.5 | 13.3 | 480 | 29.8 | 11.9 | +1,382 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 572 | 9.7 | 12.8 | 173 | 10.8 | 13.3 | +398 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 434 | 7.3 | 11.0 | 120 | 7.5 | 9.7 | +313 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 975 | 16.5 | 15.6 | 290 | 18.0 | 17.3 | +684 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 529 | 8.9 | 9.3 | 151 | 9.4 | 9.1 | +377 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 263 | 4.4 | 15.9 | 73 | 4.5 | 16.2 | +190 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 246 | 4.2 | 13.3 | 55 | 3.4 | 14.1 | +191 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 97 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 27 | 1.7 | 2.4 | +69 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,915 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,614 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +4,300 | |
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 resident population in The Ponds in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,862 people or 31.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (975 people or 16.5%)
- Managers (937 people or 15.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,774 people in total or 63.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Mount Druitt Precinct employed 13.3% in Professionals; 15.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 6.4% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of The Ponds and Mount Druitt Precinct were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (31.5% compared to 13.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (15.8% compared to 6.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.4% compared to 15.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (4.2% compared to 13.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in The Ponds increased by 4,301 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in The Ponds were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,382 persons)
- Managers (+696 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+684 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+398 persons)