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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female clerical and administrative workers in Waterline (Westernport Townships) in 2021 than any other occupation.
Waterline (Westernport Townships)'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 Waterline (Westernport Townships)'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Waterline (Westernport Townships) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (199 females or 20.2%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (185 females or 18.7%)
- Professionals (180 females or 18.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 564 females in total or 57.1% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Bass Coast Shire employed 17.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 19.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 22.7% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Waterline (Westernport Townships) and Bass Coast Shire were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (20.2% compared to 17.6%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (10.5% compared to 8.4%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (18.2% compared to 22.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Managers (10.6% compared to 11.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Waterline (Westernport Townships) increased by 447 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Waterline (Westernport Townships) were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+119 females)
- Professionals (+116 females)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+110 females)
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