Kew
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Kew in 2016 than any other occupation.
Kew'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 Kew'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 | ||||||||
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| Kew - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Solway Ward % | Number | % | Solway Ward % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 939 | 15.8 | 14.7 | 735 | 13.5 | 10.5 | +203 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,406 | 40.4 | 41.8 | 2,170 | 39.7 | 38.3 | +235 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 155 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 153 | 2.8 | 2.9 | +2 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 580 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 503 | 9.2 | 9.5 | +77 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,060 | 17.8 | 19.4 | 1,069 | 19.6 | 22.9 | -9 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 579 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 561 | 10.3 | 11.9 | +17 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 16 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 22 | 0.4 | 0.7 | -6 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 122 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 142 | 2.6 | 2.0 | -21 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 100 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 103 | 1.9 | 1.3 | -3 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,957 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,461 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +495 | |
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 female resident population in Kew in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,406 females or 40.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,060 females or 17.8%)
- Managers (939 females or 15.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,405 females in total or 73.9% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Solway Ward employed 41.8% in Professionals; 19.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.7% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Kew and Solway Ward were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (15.8% compared to 14.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.8% compared to 19.4%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (40.4% compared to 41.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Kew increased by 496 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2016 in Kew were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+235 females)
- Managers (+203 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+77 females)