Springfield
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Springfield in 2016 than any other occupation.
Springfield'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 Springfield'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
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| Springfield - Employed females (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Central Coast Council area % | Number | % | Central Coast Council area % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 73 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 78 | 8.3 | 8.1 | -5 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 250 | 26.3 | 22.7 | 232 | 24.6 | 21.3 | +18 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 50 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 44 | 4.7 | 4.7 | +6 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 154 | 16.2 | 18.1 | 141 | 14.9 | 16.6 | +13 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 213 | 22.4 | 22.3 | 215 | 22.8 | 24.2 | -2 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 136 | 14.3 | 14.1 | 138 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -2 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 0 | -- | 1.3 | 16 | 1.7 | 1.3 | -16 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 59 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 62 | 6.6 | 7.0 | -3 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 16 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 18 | 1.9 | 1.4 | -2 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 951 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 944 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +7 | |
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).
(Enumerated data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Springfield in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (250 females or 26.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (213 females or 22.4%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (154 females or 16.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 617 females in total or 64.9% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Central Coast Council area employed 22.7% in Professionals; 22.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 18.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Springfield and Central Coast Council area were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (26.3% compared to 22.7%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (16.2% compared to 18.1%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (0.0% compared to 1.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Springfield increased by 7 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Springfield between 2011 and 2016.