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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)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Hawthorn East %Number%Hawthorn East %2011 to 2021
Managers1,62619.518.51,30216.916.9+324
Professionals3,47341.743.13,14941.040.6+324
Technicians and Trades Workers4785.76.04686.16.6+10
Community and Personal Service Workers6477.87.55757.57.4+71
Clerical and Administrative Workers90810.911.799312.913.1-86
Sales Workers6427.77.36879.08.6-46
Machinery Operators And Drivers1051.31.7560.71.1+49
Labourers2883.52.92633.43.1+25
Not stated or inadequately described1762.11.31862.42.6-10
Total employed persons aged 15+8,333100.0100.07,682100.0100.0+650
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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, Hawthorn East employed 43.1% in Professionals; 18.5% in Managers; and 11.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Studley Ward and Hawthorn East was:

  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (41.7% compared to 43.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Studley Ward increased by 651 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Studley Ward were for those employed as:

  • Managers (+324 persons)
  • Professionals (+324 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-86 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+71 persons)

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