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Boyd Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Boyd Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Boyd 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 Boyd 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
Boyd Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Bayside %Number%City of Bayside %2016 to 2021
Managers1,10829.729.61,07030.228.7+38
Professionals1,21732.731.31,11331.431.4+104
Technicians and Trades Workers3579.610.735510.010.9+2
Community and Personal Service Workers2396.45.82216.26.0+18
Clerical and Administrative Workers2306.26.12276.46.2+3
Sales Workers2597.07.72617.48.2-3
Machinery Operators And Drivers752.02.3852.42.4-10
Labourers1734.64.71744.94.4-1
Not stated or inadequately described581.61.8381.11.7+19
Total employed persons aged 15+3,725100.0100.03,546100.0100.0+178
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (1,217 males or 32.7%)
  • Managers (1,108 males or 29.7%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (357 males or 9.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,682 males in total or 72.0% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Bayside employed 31.3% in Professionals; 29.6% in Managers; and 10.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Boyd Ward and the City of Bayside were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (32.7% compared to 31.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (9.6% compared to 10.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Boyd Ward increased by 179 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Boyd Ward was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+104 males)

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