St Albans District
Occupation of employment
There were more labourers in St Albans District in 2016 than any other occupation.
St Albans District'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 St Albans District'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans District - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Horseshoe Bend Ward % | Number | % | Horseshoe Bend Ward % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 981 | 5.7 | 8.3 | 858 | 5.2 | 7.4 | +123 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,877 | 10.8 | 14.1 | 1,804 | 10.9 | 13.3 | +73 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 2,590 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 2,491 | 15.0 | 15.2 | +99 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 2,017 | 11.6 | 10.8 | 1,631 | 9.8 | 9.4 | +386 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,886 | 10.9 | 12.1 | 2,136 | 12.9 | 14.7 | -250 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,608 | 9.3 | 10.1 | 1,429 | 8.6 | 9.4 | +179 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 2,451 | 14.1 | 11.7 | 2,426 | 14.6 | 12.2 | +25 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 3,443 | 19.9 | 16.2 | 3,049 | 18.3 | 14.5 | +394 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 469 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 795 | 4.8 | 4.0 | -326 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 17,322 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 16,619 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +703 | |
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).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in St Albans District in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Labourers (3,443 people or 19.9%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,590 people or 15.0%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (2,451 people or 14.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,484 people in total or 49.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Horseshoe Bend Ward employed 16.2% in Labourers; 14.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 11.7% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of St Albans District and Horseshoe Bend Ward were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (19.9% compared to 16.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.1% compared to 11.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (10.8% compared to 14.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (5.7% compared to 8.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in St Albans District increased by 703 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in St Albans District were for those employed as:
- Labourers (+394 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+386 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-250 persons)
- Sales Workers (+179 persons)