Kealba
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Kealba in 2021 than any other occupation.
Kealba'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 Kealba'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kealba - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Delahey % | Number | % | Delahey % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 137 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 139 | 9.4 | 7.0 | -2 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 263 | 18.4 | 12.5 | 257 | 17.4 | 10.9 | +6 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 224 | 15.7 | 14.0 | 212 | 14.3 | 13.2 | +12 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 148 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 160 | 10.8 | 10.3 | -12 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 209 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 219 | 14.8 | 14.3 | -10 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 145 | 10.1 | 10.6 | 158 | 10.7 | 11.4 | -13 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 116 | 8.1 | 14.4 | 133 | 9.0 | 14.3 | -17 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 158 | 11.0 | 14.3 | 175 | 11.8 | 16.3 | -17 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 29 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 25 | 1.7 | 2.3 | +4 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,430 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,478 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -48 | |
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 Kealba in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (263 people or 18.4%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (224 people or 15.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (209 people or 14.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 696 people in total or 48.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Delahey employed 12.5% in Professionals; 14.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Kealba and Delahey were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.4% compared to 12.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.6% compared to 7.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.1% compared to 14.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (11.0% compared to 14.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Kealba decreased by 48 between 2016 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Kealba between 2016 and 2021.