Gardiner Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Gardiner Ward in 2016 than any other occupation.
Gardiner 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 Gardiner Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Ward - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Deepdene % | Number | % | Deepdene % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 592 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 531 | 14.1 | 11.3 | +61 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,614 | 42.3 | 39.0 | 1,498 | 39.9 | 36.2 | +116 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 73 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 89 | 2.4 | 1.2 | -17 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 358 | 9.4 | 10.1 | 365 | 9.7 | 12.0 | -7 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 729 | 19.1 | 19.3 | 773 | 20.6 | 25.4 | -44 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 379 | 9.9 | 10.3 | 364 | 9.7 | 10.2 | +14 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 9 | 0.3 | -- | 5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | +5 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 43 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 49 | 1.3 | 3.1 | -6 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 17 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 79 | 2.1 | 0.5 | -63 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,816 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,757 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +59 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Gardiner Ward in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,614 females or 42.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (729 females or 19.1%)
- Managers (592 females or 15.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,935 females in total or 76.9% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Deepdene employed 39.0% in Professionals; 19.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.2% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Gardiner Ward and Deepdene were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (42.3% compared to 39.0%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (15.5% compared to 14.2%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (1.1% compared to 3.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Gardiner Ward increased by 59 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2011 and 2016 in Gardiner Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+116 females)
- Managers (+61 females)