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Pittwater Ward

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Pittwater Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Pittwater Ward'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 Pittwater Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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
Pittwater Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Beaches Council area %Number%Northern Beaches Council area %2006 to 2021
Managers5,04121.820.93,87218.416.8+1,169
Professionals6,62528.630.55,62626.726.7+999
Technicians and Trades Workers2,87012.410.82,73213.012.3+137
Community and Personal Service Workers1,9228.38.81,6427.88.2+279
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,76711.912.03,00114.315.7-235
Sales Workers1,8918.28.12,11210.09.9-222
Machinery Operators And Drivers5602.42.85242.53.1+36
Labourers1,0874.74.71,1185.35.7-32
Not stated or inadequately described4021.71.54122.01.6-10
Total employed persons aged 15+23,165100.0100.021,043100.0100.0+2,121
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Pittwater Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (6,625 people or 28.6%)
  • Managers (5,041 people or 21.8%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,870 people or 12.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 14,536 people in total or 62.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Northern Beaches Council area employed 30.5% in Professionals; 20.9% in Managers; and 10.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Pittwater Ward and Northern Beaches Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.4% compared to 10.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (28.6% compared to 30.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Pittwater Ward increased by 2,122 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+1,169 persons)
  • Professionals (+999 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+279 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-235 persons)

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