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Wheeler Heights

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Wheeler Heights in 2021 than any other occupation.

Wheeler Heights'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 Wheeler Heights'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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Wheeler Heights - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Beaches Council area %Number%Northern Beaches Council area %2016 to 2021
Managers18120.924.217724.122.6+4
Professionals17920.727.414519.826.2+34
Technicians and Trades Workers22626.217.916923.118.4+57
Community and Personal Service Workers394.55.2364.95.8+3
Clerical and Administrative Workers536.15.2354.85.7+18
Sales Workers809.37.4658.97.9+15
Machinery Operators And Drivers536.14.7466.34.6+7
Labourers596.86.4557.57.0+4
Not stated or inadequately described40.51.650.71.8-1
Total employed persons aged 15+864100.0100.0733100.0100.0+131
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (226 males or 26.2%)
  • Managers (181 males or 20.9%)
  • Professionals (179 males or 20.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 586 males in total or 67.8% of the employed male resident population.

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

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (26.2% compared to 17.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (9.3% compared to 7.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (20.7% compared to 27.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (20.9% compared to 24.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Wheeler Heights increased by 131 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+57 males)

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