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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Junction Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.
Junction 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 Junction 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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Junction Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,210 people or 42.6%)
- Managers (1,373 people or 18.2%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (887 people or 11.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,470 people in total or 72.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Studley Ward employed 41.7% in Professionals; 19.5% in Managers; and 10.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Junction Ward and Studley Ward was:
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (18.2% compared to 19.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Junction Ward increased by 736 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Junction Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+391 persons)
- Managers (+247 persons)
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