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Pittwater Council area

Occupation of employment

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There were more male managers in Pittwater Council area in 2021 than any other occupation.

Pittwater Council area'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 Council area'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
Pittwater Council area - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Beaches Council area %Number%Northern Beaches Council area %2016 to 2021
Managers4,09625.524.23,72123.922.6+375
Professionals3,93524.527.43,67623.626.2+259
Technicians and Trades Workers3,30520.617.93,25020.918.4+55
Community and Personal Service Workers8075.05.28875.75.8-80
Clerical and Administrative Workers6644.15.27444.85.7-80
Sales Workers1,2207.67.41,2518.07.9-31
Machinery Operators And Drivers6904.34.76824.44.6+8
Labourers1,0566.66.41,0656.87.0-9
Not stated or inadequately described2931.81.63092.01.8-16
Total employed persons aged 15+16,079100.0100.015,585100.0100.0+494
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 Pittwater Council area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Managers (4,096 males or 25.5%)
  • Professionals (3,935 males or 24.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (3,305 males or 20.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 11,336 males in total or 70.5% of the employed male resident population.

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

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (20.6% compared to 17.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (25.5% compared to 24.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (24.5% compared to 27.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (4.1% compared to 5.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Pittwater Council area increased by 494 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Pittwater Council area were for those employed as:

  • Managers (+375 males)
  • Professionals (+259 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (-80 males)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-80 males)

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