Bossley Park
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Bossley Park in 2016 than any other occupation.
Bossley 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 Bossley 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 | ||||||||
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| Bossley Park - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Cabramatta Place % | Number | % | Cabramatta Place % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 553 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 539 | 8.8 | 5.8 | +14 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 946 | 16.4 | 11.7 | 925 | 15.1 | 11.1 | +21 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 872 | 15.1 | 13.1 | 1,005 | 16.4 | 14.0 | -133 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 503 | 8.7 | 11.6 | 543 | 8.9 | 9.0 | -40 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 997 | 17.3 | 10.7 | 1,135 | 18.5 | 11.4 | -138 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 596 | 10.3 | 9.3 | 583 | 9.5 | 8.2 | +13 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 560 | 9.7 | 13.7 | 614 | 10.0 | 15.6 | -54 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 591 | 10.2 | 19.8 | 641 | 10.5 | 20.0 | -50 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 155 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 139 | 2.3 | 4.8 | +16 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,773 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,124 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -351 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Bossley Park in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (997 people or 17.3%)
- Professionals (946 people or 16.4%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (872 people or 15.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,815 people in total or 48.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Cabramatta Place employed 10.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 11.7% in Professionals; and 13.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Bossley Park and Cabramatta Place were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.3% compared to 10.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.4% compared to 11.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.2% compared to 19.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.7% compared to 13.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Bossley Park decreased by 351 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Bossley Park were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-138 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-133 persons)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (-54 persons)
- Labourers (-50 persons)