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Berwick (South)

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Berwick (South) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Berwick (South)'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 Berwick (South)'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
Berwick (South) - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Botanic Ridge %Number%Botanic Ridge %2016 to 2021
Managers1,90012.713.31,61812.814.7+282
Professionals3,52023.517.82,61620.716.8+904
Technicians and Trades Workers2,03013.617.61,84314.618.9+187
Community and Personal Service Workers1,63310.911.91,26010.09.7+373
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,03413.615.52,00015.817.1+34
Sales Workers1,4309.68.61,32410.510.2+106
Machinery Operators And Drivers9156.15.67626.05.2+153
Labourers1,2008.08.01,0228.16.2+178
Not stated or inadequately described2952.01.61851.51.1+110
Total employed persons aged 15+14,955100.0100.012,630100.0100.0+2,325
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 resident population in Berwick (South) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,520 people or 23.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,034 people or 13.6%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,030 people or 13.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,584 people in total or 50.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Botanic Ridge employed 17.8% in Professionals; 15.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 17.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Berwick (South) and Botanic Ridge were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (23.5% compared to 17.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (13.6% compared to 17.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.6% compared to 15.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Berwick (South) increased by 2,325 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Berwick (South) were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+904 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+373 persons)
  • Managers (+282 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+187 persons)

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