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Budgewoi Ward

Occupation of employment

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There were more female community and personal service workers in Budgewoi Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Budgewoi 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 Budgewoi Ward'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
Budgewoi Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Northern Lakes District %Number%Northern Lakes District %2016 to 2021
Managers1,1378.59.29157.57.1+222
Professionals2,38817.816.82,08517.116.7+302
Technicians and Trades Workers6364.74.86155.15.0+21
Community and Personal Service Workers3,04522.721.82,59021.321.7+455
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,76920.621.62,61221.521.9+156
Sales Workers1,90214.114.21,97416.216.7-72
Machinery Operators And Drivers3272.42.52121.71.6+115
Labourers1,0567.97.69848.17.5+71
Not stated or inadequately described1811.31.31811.51.90
Total employed persons aged 15+13,442100.0100.012,171100.0100.0+1,271
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 Budgewoi Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (3,045 females or 22.7%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,769 females or 20.6%)
  • Professionals (2,388 females or 17.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,202 females in total or 61.0% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the Northern Lakes District employed 21.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 21.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.8% in Professionals.

The major difference between the jobs held by the female population of Budgewoi Ward and the Northern Lakes District was:

  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (20.6% compared to 21.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Budgewoi Ward increased by 1,271 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Budgewoi Ward were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+455 females)
  • Professionals (+302 females)
  • Managers (+222 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+156 females)

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