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Studley Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more female 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 females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers68916.815.960415.714.5+84
Professionals1,74342.541.51,59141.340.1+152
Technicians and Trades Workers1082.62.71052.82.6+2
Community and Personal Service Workers3939.69.938610.010.3+7
Clerical and Administrative Workers64015.616.669318.018.4-53
Sales Workers3448.49.13659.510.1-22
Machinery Operators And Drivers190.50.420.10.3+17
Labourers892.22.3681.82.2+21
Not stated or inadequately described781.91.5320.81.5+46
Total employed persons aged 15+4,102100.0100.03,849100.0100.0+253
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (1,743 females or 42.5%)
  • Managers (689 females or 16.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (640 females or 15.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,072 females in total or 74.9% of the employed female resident population.

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

The major difference between the jobs held by the female population of Studley Ward and the City of Boroondara was:

  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.6% compared to 16.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Studley Ward increased by 253 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Studley Ward were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+152 females)
  • Managers (+84 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-53 females)

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