Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds in 2016 than any other occupation.
Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds'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 Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds'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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| Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Taree % | Number | % | Taree % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 971 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 1,016 | 12.0 | 8.6 | -45 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,653 | 18.3 | 15.5 | 1,484 | 17.5 | 15.2 | +169 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,373 | 15.2 | 13.2 | 1,265 | 14.9 | 14.1 | +108 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,189 | 13.1 | 13.7 | 1,106 | 13.1 | 12.6 | +83 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,021 | 11.3 | 11.0 | 1,007 | 11.9 | 11.9 | +14 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,193 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 1,110 | 13.1 | 14.0 | +83 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 401 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 351 | 4.1 | 6.8 | +50 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,098 | 12.1 | 15.0 | 1,069 | 12.6 | 15.7 | +29 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 156 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 62 | 0.7 | 1.1 | +94 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 9,055 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,470 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +585 | |
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 Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,653 people or 18.3%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,373 people or 15.2%)
- Sales Workers (1,193 people or 13.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,219 people in total or 46.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Taree employed 15.5% in Professionals; 13.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.3% in Sales Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds and Taree were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.3% compared to 15.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.2% compared to 13.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.1% compared to 15.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.4% compared to 6.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds increased by 585 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Forster-Tuncurry and surrounds were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+169 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+108 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+83 persons)
- Sales Workers (+83 persons)