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North Ryde - Chatswood West

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in North Ryde - Chatswood West in 2021 than any other occupation.

North Ryde - Chatswood West'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 Ryde - Chatswood West'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 Ryde - Chatswood West - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%City of Ryde %Number%City of Ryde %2011 to 2021
Managers1,19116.315.872214.313.7+469
Professionals2,88039.437.11,47529.231.8+1,404
Technicians and Trades Workers6328.68.955411.010.6+77
Community and Personal Service Workers4736.57.64168.27.8+56
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,02514.014.191318.117.0+111
Sales Workers5277.27.54158.28.5+112
Machinery Operators And Drivers1622.22.71763.53.1-15
Labourers2914.04.62795.55.5+11
Not stated or inadequately described1251.71.71012.01.9+24
Total employed persons aged 15+7,311100.0100.05,056100.0100.0+2,255
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 North Ryde - Chatswood West in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,880 people or 39.4%)
  • Managers (1,191 people or 16.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,025 people or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,096 people in total or 69.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Ryde employed 37.1% in Professionals; 15.8% in Managers; and 14.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Ryde - Chatswood West and the City of Ryde were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (39.4% compared to 37.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (6.5% compared to 7.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Ryde - Chatswood West increased by 2,255 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in North Ryde - Chatswood West were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,404 persons)
  • Managers (+469 persons)
  • Sales Workers (+112 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+111 persons)

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