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Castlefield Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more male managers in Castlefield Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Castlefield Ward'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 Castlefield Ward'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
Castlefield Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Sandringham Activity Centre %Number%Sandringham Activity Centre %2016 to 2021
Managers1,29832.026.61,19132.130.6+106
Professionals1,27431.430.91,23633.332.3+38
Technicians and Trades Workers3278.110.63268.88.5+1
Community and Personal Service Workers2666.67.92466.65.6+20
Clerical and Administrative Workers2185.48.42155.87.7+3
Sales Workers3478.56.62877.89.3+59
Machinery Operators And Drivers892.22.3320.91.7+57
Labourers1674.14.81423.83.6+25
Not stated or inadequately described751.81.7351.00.7+40
Total employed persons aged 15+4,061100.0100.03,713100.0100.0+348
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Managers (1,298 males or 32.0%)
  • Professionals (1,274 males or 31.4%)
  • Sales Workers (347 males or 8.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,919 males in total or 71.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Sandringham Activity Centre employed 26.6% in Managers; 30.9% in Professionals; and 6.6% in Sales Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Castlefield Ward and Sandringham Activity Centre were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (32.0% compared to 26.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (8.5% compared to 6.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (5.4% compared to 8.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (8.1% compared to 10.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Castlefield Ward increased by 348 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Castlefield Ward were for those employed as:

  • Managers (+106 males)
  • Sales Workers (+59 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+57 males)

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