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Preston (West)

Occupation of employment

There were more female professionals in Preston (West) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Preston (West)'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 Preston (West)'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
Preston (West) - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Reservoir %Number%Reservoir %2006 to 2021
Managers55112.210.62459.06.3+305
Professionals1,80840.130.676828.118.5+1,040
Technicians and Trades Workers1814.04.21224.55.0+59
Community and Personal Service Workers60413.415.930211.113.9+302
Clerical and Administrative Workers71015.719.164223.526.9+67
Sales Workers3728.29.733712.413.7+34
Machinery Operators And Drivers410.91.6612.23.0-20
Labourers1804.06.31997.310.2-20
Not stated or inadequately described681.52.1542.02.3+14
Total employed persons aged 15+4,510100.0100.02,734100.0100.0+1,775
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Preston (West) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,808 females or 40.1%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (710 females or 15.7%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (604 females or 13.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,122 females in total or 69.2% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Reservoir employed 30.6% in Professionals; 19.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Preston (West) and Reservoir were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (40.1% compared to 30.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.7% compared to 19.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.4% compared to 15.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (4.0% compared to 6.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Preston (West) increased by 1,776 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Preston (West) were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,040 females)
  • Managers (+305 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+302 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+67 females)

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