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Cotham Ward

Occupation of employment

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

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

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Cotham Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers57515.215.955215.614.5+22
Professionals1,51140.041.51,42540.340.1+86
Technicians and Trades Workers1012.72.7591.72.6+42
Community and Personal Service Workers3709.89.93519.910.3+18
Clerical and Administrative Workers67317.816.670720.018.4-34
Sales Workers3729.89.13509.910.1+21
Machinery Operators And Drivers220.60.40--0.3+22
Labourers952.52.3661.92.2+28
Not stated or inadequately described701.91.5240.71.5+45
Total employed persons aged 15+3,777100.0100.03,537100.0100.0+239
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (1,511 females or 40.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (673 females or 17.8%)
  • Managers (575 females or 15.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,759 females in total or 73.0% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 41.5% in Professionals; 16.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.9% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Cotham Ward and the City of Boroondara were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.8% compared to 16.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (40.0% compared to 41.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Cotham Ward increased by 240 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Cotham Ward was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+86 females)

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