Ashburton
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Ashburton in 2016 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.
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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Riversdale Ward % | Number | % | Riversdale Ward % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 706 | 19.3 | 17.2 | 632 | 17.4 | 16.5 | +73 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,400 | 38.2 | 41.4 | 1,290 | 35.5 | 40.7 | +110 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 251 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 260 | 7.2 | 6.0 | -9 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 296 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 299 | 8.2 | 7.4 | -3 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 462 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 490 | 13.5 | 13.3 | -28 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 293 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 327 | 9.0 | 8.9 | -35 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 58 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 78 | 2.2 | 0.8 | -21 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 148 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 171 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -23 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 51 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 84 | 2.3 | 2.6 | -34 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,665 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,635 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +30 | |
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 resident population in Ashburton in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,400 people or 38.2%)
- Managers (706 people or 19.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (462 people or 12.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,568 people in total or 70.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Riversdale Ward employed 41.4% in Professionals; 17.2% in Managers; and 12.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Ashburton and Riversdale Ward were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (19.3% compared to 17.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (6.8% compared to 5.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (38.2% compared to 41.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Ashburton increased by 30 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Ashburton were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+110 persons)
- Managers (+73 persons)