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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female professionals in Ashburton in 2021 than any other occupation.
Ashburton'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 Ashburton's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Ashburton in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (807 females or 41.6%)
- Managers (332 females or 17.1%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (325 females or 16.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,464 females in total or 75.5% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Gardiner Ward employed 43.7% in Professionals; 17.2% in Managers; and 16.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the female population of Ashburton and Gardiner Ward was:
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (41.6% compared to 43.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Ashburton increased by 203 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Ashburton were for those employed as:
- Managers (+101 females)
- Professionals (+93 females)
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