Junction Ward
Volunteer work
In Junction Ward 23.1% of the male population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2016. This was a smaller proportion than Ashburton.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Junction Ward include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Persons aged 15 years and over.
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| Junction Ward - Males aged 15+ (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Volunteer status | Number | % | Ashburton % | Number | % | Ashburton % | 2011 to 2016 | |
 Volunteer | 1,196 | 23.1 | 25.4 | 909 | 20.5 | 21.9 | +287 | 9001 |
| Not a volunteer | 3,691 | 71.3 | 69.2 | 3,179 | 71.6 | 72.8 | +511 | 9002 |
| Volunteer work not stated | 293 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 351 | 7.9 | 5.3 | -58 | 9003 |
| Total persons aged 15+ | 5,179 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,439 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +740 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the male population in Junction Ward in 2016 compared to Ashburton shows that there was a lower proportion of males who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 23.1% of the male population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 25.4% for Ashburton.
Emerging groups
The number of male volunteers in Junction Ward increased by 287 males between 2011 and 2016.