Parramatta. Skilled workforce up 11 per cent

Professionals represent approximately 21 per cent of workers in Parramatta, which is marginally below that of wider Sydney, according to an economic profile prepared by Parramatta City Council. Skilled employees, defined as managers, administrators, professionals and associate professionals, represent 41 per cent of Parramatta’s workforce. These occupational groups grew by 11 per cent between 2001 ans 2006.