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Studley Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Studley Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Studley 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 Studley Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Studley Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2006 to 2021
Managers1,62619.513.71,25917.413.1+367
Professionals3,47341.724.02,98441.119.1+488
Technicians and Trades Workers4785.712.94195.814.7+58
Community and Personal Service Workers6477.811.55267.38.9+121
Clerical and Administrative Workers90810.912.796113.214.7-53
Sales Workers6427.78.26158.59.9+26
Machinery Operators And Drivers1051.36.31031.46.8+1
Labourers2883.59.02483.411.0+40
Not stated or inadequately described1762.11.91361.91.8+39
Total employed persons aged 15+8,333100.0100.07,255100.0100.0+1,077
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Studley Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,473 people or 41.7%)
  • Managers (1,626 people or 19.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (908 people or 10.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,007 people in total or 72.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Australia employed 24.0% in Professionals; 13.7% in Managers; and 12.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Studley Ward and Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (41.7% compared to 24.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (19.5% compared to 13.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (5.7% compared to 12.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (3.5% compared to 9.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Studley Ward increased by 1,078 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Studley Ward were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+488 persons)
  • Managers (+367 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+121 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+58 persons)

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