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Revesby Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Revesby 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 Revesby 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
Revesby Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Roselands Ward %Number%Roselands Ward %2011 to 2021
Managers3,92613.49.53,14411.48.0+782
Professionals7,10724.220.95,27119.216.1+1,836
Technicians and Trades Workers3,47011.811.64,22215.414.4-753
Community and Personal Service Workers2,7539.411.62,3348.59.8+418
Clerical and Administrative Workers5,16117.614.05,57220.315.1-412
Sales Workers2,4248.210.32,4308.810.2-7
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,8796.49.51,9197.010.7-40
Labourers2,0567.09.92,0797.612.9-23
Not stated or inadequately described6032.12.85141.92.9+88
Total employed persons aged 15+29,387100.0100.027,489100.0100.0+1,898
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 Revesby Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (7,107 people or 24.2%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (5,161 people or 17.6%)
  • Managers (3,926 people or 13.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 16,194 people in total or 55.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Roselands Ward employed 20.9% in Professionals; 14.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 9.5% in Managers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (13.4% compared to 9.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.6% compared to 14.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (24.2% compared to 20.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.4% compared to 9.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Revesby Ward increased by 1,898 between 2011 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+1,836 persons)
  • Managers (+782 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-753 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+418 persons)

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