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West Pymble

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in West Pymble in 2021 than any other occupation.

West Pymble'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 West Pymble'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
West Pymble - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Lindfield %Number%Lindfield %2016 to 2021
Managers63323.521.754021.320.4+93
Professionals1,02138.044.497138.241.3+50
Technicians and Trades Workers1545.74.51666.55.4-12
Community and Personal Service Workers1836.86.01997.86.9-16
Clerical and Administrative Workers35013.011.632712.913.5+23
Sales Workers1816.76.21847.27.6-3
Machinery Operators And Drivers351.31.2281.11.0+7
Labourers1003.72.4843.32.6+16
Not stated or inadequately described291.11.8411.61.4-12
Total employed persons aged 15+2,690100.0100.02,540100.0100.0+150
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (1,021 people or 38.0%)
  • Managers (633 people or 23.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (350 people or 13.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,004 people in total or 74.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Lindfield employed 44.4% in Professionals; 21.7% in Managers; and 11.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of West Pymble and Lindfield were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (23.5% compared to 21.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.0% compared to 11.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (3.7% compared to 2.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (38.0% compared to 44.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in West Pymble increased by 150 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in West Pymble were for those employed as:

  • Managers (+93 persons)
  • Professionals (+50 persons)

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