Botanic Ridge
Occupation of employment
There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Botanic Ridge in 2016 than any other occupation.
Botanic Ridge'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 Botanic Ridge'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanic Ridge - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Hampton Park % | Number | % | Hampton Park % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 102 | 9.6 | 4.5 | 48 | 10.0 | 4.0 | +54 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 226 | 21.3 | 12.0 | 100 | 20.8 | 11.5 | +126 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 58 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 29 | 6.0 | 4.3 | +29 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 157 | 14.8 | 22.1 | 61 | 12.7 | 16.2 | +96 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 312 | 29.4 | 21.4 | 147 | 30.6 | 23.7 | +165 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 148 | 13.9 | 12.3 | 62 | 12.9 | 12.4 | +86 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 9 | 0.8 | 5.9 | 8 | 1.7 | 7.2 | +1 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 34 | 3.2 | 15.6 | 19 | 4.0 | 16.2 | +15 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 15 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 7 | 1.5 | 4.4 | +8 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,061 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 481 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +580 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 female resident population in Botanic Ridge in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (312 females or 29.4%)
- Professionals (226 females or 21.3%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (157 females or 14.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 695 females in total or 65.5% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Hampton Park employed 21.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 12.0% in Professionals; and 22.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Botanic Ridge and Hampton Park were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (21.3% compared to 12.0%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (29.4% compared to 21.4%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (3.2% compared to 15.6%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (14.8% compared to 22.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Botanic Ridge increased by 580 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2011 and 2016 in Botanic Ridge were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+165 females)
- Professionals (+126 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+96 females)
- Sales Workers (+86 females)