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North Balgowlah

Occupation of employment

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There were more male professionals in North Balgowlah in 2021 than any other occupation.

North Balgowlah'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 North Balgowlah'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
North Balgowlah - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Beaches Council area %Number%Northern Beaches Council area %2016 to 2021
Managers29130.124.223926.422.6+52
Professionals30331.427.428531.426.2+18
Technicians and Trades Workers11411.817.911712.918.4-3
Community and Personal Service Workers474.95.2576.35.8-10
Clerical and Administrative Workers555.75.2495.45.7+6
Sales Workers808.37.4707.77.9+10
Machinery Operators And Drivers252.64.7283.14.6-3
Labourers373.86.4424.67.0-5
Not stated or inadequately described171.81.6202.21.8-3
Total employed persons aged 15+966100.0100.0907100.0100.0+59
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in North Balgowlah in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (303 males or 31.4%)
  • Managers (291 males or 30.1%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (114 males or 11.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 708 males in total or 73.3% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Northern Beaches Council area employed 27.4% in Professionals; 24.2% in Managers; and 17.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of North Balgowlah and Northern Beaches Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (30.1% compared to 24.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (31.4% compared to 27.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (11.8% compared to 17.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (3.8% compared to 6.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in North Balgowlah increased by 59 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in North Balgowlah was for those employed as:

  • Managers (+52 males)

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