Horseshoe Bend Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Horseshoe Bend Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.
Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Sunshine West % | Number | % | Sunshine West % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 1,142 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 1,037 | 8.3 | 6.8 | +105 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,001 | 15.5 | 16.7 | 1,767 | 14.1 | 13.9 | +234 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,874 | 14.5 | 12.7 | 1,846 | 14.7 | 12.8 | +27 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,435 | 11.1 | 10.2 | 1,353 | 10.8 | 10.7 | +82 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,610 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 1,520 | 12.1 | 13.0 | +90 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,095 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 1,263 | 10.1 | 9.5 | -168 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,479 | 11.4 | 13.8 | 1,466 | 11.7 | 13.8 | +12 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,907 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 2,023 | 16.2 | 16.6 | -117 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 382 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 247 | 2.0 | 2.9 | +135 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 12,940 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 12,525 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +414 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Horseshoe Bend Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,001 people or 15.5%)
- Labourers (1,907 people or 14.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,874 people or 14.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,782 people in total or 44.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Sunshine West employed 16.7% in Professionals; 14.7% in Labourers; and 12.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Horseshoe Bend Ward and Sunshine West were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.5% compared to 12.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.4% compared to 13.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.5% compared to 16.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Horseshoe Bend Ward increased by 415 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Horseshoe Bend Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+234 persons)
- Sales Workers (-168 persons)
- Labourers (-117 persons)
- Managers (+105 persons)