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Bass Hill Ward

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Bass Hill Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Bass Hill 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 Bass Hill 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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Bass Hill Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Roselands Ward %Number%Roselands Ward %2011 to 2021
Managers2,28710.49.51,8458.88.0+441
Professionals4,61520.920.93,28515.716.1+1,329
Technicians and Trades Workers2,70412.211.63,29115.714.4-587
Community and Personal Service Workers2,22810.111.61,6868.09.8+542
Clerical and Administrative Workers3,45115.614.03,73717.815.1-286
Sales Workers1,8678.510.32,11710.110.2-250
Machinery Operators And Drivers2,0829.49.52,13610.210.7-55
Labourers2,21510.09.92,29610.912.9-82
Not stated or inadequately described6212.82.85952.82.9+26
Total employed persons aged 15+22,076100.0100.020,992100.0100.0+1,083
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Bass Hill Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (4,615 people or 20.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (3,451 people or 15.6%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,704 people or 12.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 10,770 people in total or 48.8% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Roselands Ward employed 20.9% in Professionals; 14.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 11.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Bass Hill Ward and Roselands Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.6% compared to 14.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (8.5% compared to 10.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.1% compared to 11.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Bass Hill Ward increased by 1,084 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Bass Hill Ward were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,329 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-587 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+542 persons)
  • Managers (+441 persons)

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