Bellevue Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Bellevue Ward in 2016 than any other occupation.
Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Kew % | Number | % | Kew % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,570 | 19.2 | 19.4 | 1,316 | 17.1 | 18.0 | +255 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,934 | 35.9 | 40.5 | 2,885 | 37.4 | 40.8 | +49 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 564 | 6.9 | 5.6 | 528 | 6.8 | 5.4 | +37 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 657 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 544 | 7.1 | 7.1 | +113 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,050 | 12.8 | 12.1 | 1,145 | 14.9 | 13.2 | -95 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 842 | 10.3 | 8.6 | 714 | 9.3 | 9.0 | +128 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 107 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 137 | 1.8 | 1.3 | -30 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 355 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 290 | 3.8 | 3.4 | +66 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 89 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 147 | 1.9 | 1.9 | -58 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 8,173 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,709 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +464 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Bellevue Ward in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,934 people or 35.9%)
- Managers (1,570 people or 19.2%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,050 people or 12.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,554 people in total or 68.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Kew employed 40.5% in Professionals; 19.4% in Managers; and 12.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Bellevue Ward and Kew were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.3% compared to 8.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (4.4% compared to 3.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (6.9% compared to 5.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (35.9% compared to 40.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Bellevue Ward increased by 464 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2016 in Bellevue Ward were for those employed as:
- Managers (+255 persons)
- Sales Workers (+128 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+113 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-95 persons)