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Dendy Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Dendy 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 Dendy 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
Dendy Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Brighton East %Number%Brighton East %2016 to 2021
Managers1,14732.829.21,05431.528.6+92
Professionals1,25235.831.31,20436.033.2+48
Technicians and Trades Workers2457.010.12607.810.1-15
Community and Personal Service Workers1564.56.21594.85.5-4
Clerical and Administrative Workers1845.36.21705.16.6+13
Sales Workers2537.28.92838.58.4-31
Machinery Operators And Drivers601.72.2451.42.6+14
Labourers1113.24.1962.93.7+14
Not stated or inadequately described812.31.7672.01.4+14
Total employed persons aged 15+3,494100.0100.03,343100.0100.0+151
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 Dendy Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,252 males or 35.8%)
  • Managers (1,147 males or 32.8%)
  • Sales Workers (253 males or 7.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,652 males in total or 75.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Brighton East employed 31.3% in Professionals; 29.2% in Managers; and 8.9% in Sales Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Dendy Ward and Brighton East were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (35.8% compared to 31.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (32.8% compared to 29.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (7.0% compared to 10.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (4.5% compared to 6.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Dendy Ward increased by 151 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+92 males)

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