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Campbelltown

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Campbelltown in 2021 than any other occupation.

Campbelltown'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 Campbelltown'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
Campbelltown - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Campbelltown City %Number%Campbelltown City %2006 to 2021
Managers6139.09.53037.98.5+309
Professionals1,49021.818.952613.613.1+964
Technicians and Trades Workers76711.212.163116.415.7+136
Community and Personal Service Workers82912.211.840010.49.0+428
Clerical and Administrative Workers94413.814.965817.118.7+285
Sales Workers5898.68.641710.810.3+172
Machinery Operators And Drivers76611.211.439610.311.1+370
Labourers6719.810.443911.411.6+231
Not stated or inadequately described1642.42.4832.22.1+81
Total employed persons aged 15+6,820100.0100.03,857100.0100.0+2,962
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Campbelltown in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,490 people or 21.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (944 people or 13.8%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (829 people or 12.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,263 people in total or 47.8% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Campbelltown City employed 18.9% in Professionals; 14.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 11.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Campbelltown and Campbelltown City were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (21.8% compared to 18.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.8% compared to 14.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Campbelltown increased by 2,963 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Campbelltown were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+964 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+428 persons)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+370 persons)
  • Managers (+309 persons)

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