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Villawood

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Villawood in 2021 than any other occupation.

Villawood'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 Villawood's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Villawood - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Canterbury Bankstown %Number%City of Canterbury Bankstown %2016 to 2021
Managers317.99.6103.28.2+21
Professionals8020.527.04012.722.9+40
Technicians and Trades Workers92.33.861.94.3+3
Community and Personal Service Workers6917.715.27724.416.1-8
Clerical and Administrative Workers7218.522.66721.223.8+5
Sales Workers4611.810.74313.612.9+3
Machinery Operators And Drivers287.22.2247.62.0+4
Labourers4712.16.64213.37.8+5
Not stated or inadequately described133.32.272.22.1+6
Total employed persons aged 15+390100.0100.0316100.0100.0+74
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Villawood in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (80 females or 20.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (72 females or 18.5%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (69 females or 17.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 221 females in total or 56.7% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Canterbury Bankstown employed 27.0% in Professionals; 22.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Villawood and the City of Canterbury Bankstown were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (12.1% compared to 6.6%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (7.2% compared to 2.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (20.5% compared to 27.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (18.5% compared to 22.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Villawood increased by 74 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Villawood between 2016 and 2021.

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