Horsley Park
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Horsley Park in 2016 than any other occupation.
Horsley Park'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 Horsley Park'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsley Park - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Cecil Park % | Number | % | Cecil Park % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 125 | 15.1 | 16.1 | 136 | 16.2 | 16.2 | -12 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 108 | 13.1 | 11.7 | 82 | 9.7 | 8.0 | +26 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 143 | 17.3 | 15.6 | 152 | 18.1 | 18.2 | -10 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 52 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 48 | 5.7 | 6.3 | +4 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 150 | 18.1 | 18.1 | 155 | 18.4 | 18.7 | -6 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 84 | 10.2 | 7.9 | 77 | 9.1 | 9.9 | +7 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 71 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 84 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -14 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 71 | 8.6 | 11.2 | 69 | 8.2 | 9.9 | +2 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 23 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 37 | 4.5 | 6.0 | -15 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 827 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 843 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -17 | |
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 Horsley Park in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (150 people or 18.1%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (143 people or 17.3%)
- Managers (125 people or 15.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 418 people in total or 50.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Cecil Park employed 18.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 15.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 16.1% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Horsley Park and Cecil Park were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.2% compared to 7.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.3% compared to 15.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.1% compared to 11.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.6% compared to 11.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Horsley Park decreased by 16 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Horsley Park between 2011 and 2016.