Hawthorn
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Hawthorn in 2016 than any other occupation.
Hawthorn'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 Hawthorn'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Junction Ward % | Number | % | Junction Ward % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 2,118 | 16.4 | 16.6 | 1,803 | 16.2 | 16.6 | +314 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 5,302 | 41.1 | 41.5 | 4,279 | 38.4 | 38.2 | +1,022 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 739 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 676 | 6.1 | 6.6 | +63 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,178 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 872 | 7.8 | 7.1 | +305 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,595 | 12.4 | 12.9 | 1,613 | 14.5 | 13.9 | -18 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,117 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 1,055 | 9.5 | 9.9 | +62 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 147 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 169 | 1.5 | 1.5 | -23 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 519 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 455 | 4.1 | 4.3 | +63 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 193 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 213 | 1.9 | 1.8 | -21 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 12,908 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 11,140 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,768 | |
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).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Hawthorn in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (5,302 people or 41.1%)
- Managers (2,118 people or 16.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,595 people or 12.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,015 people in total or 69.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Junction Ward employed 41.5% in Professionals; 16.6% in Managers; and 12.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
There were no major differences between Hawthorn and Junction Ward in 2016.
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Hawthorn increased by 1,768 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2016 in Hawthorn were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,022 persons)
- Managers (+314 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+305 persons)
- Labourers (+63 persons)