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Curlewis

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Curlewis in 2021 than any other occupation.

Curlewis'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 Curlewis's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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
Curlewis - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Herne Hill - Fyansford %Number%Herne Hill - Fyansford %2006 to 2021
Managers23911.911.42120.77.7+218
Professionals37918.924.82222.315.8+356
Technicians and Trades Workers35217.514.71515.017.7+337
Community and Personal Service Workers27413.613.666.712.3+267
Clerical and Administrative Workers23611.712.01212.413.3+223
Sales Workers21910.97.966.211.4+213
Machinery Operators And Drivers1115.56.144.18.9+107
Labourers1788.97.677.811.8+170
Not stated or inadequately described301.51.644.71.0+25
Total employed persons aged 15+2,009100.0100.0102100.0100.0+1,907
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 resident population in Curlewis in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (379 people or 18.9%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (352 people or 17.5%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (274 people or 13.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,005 people in total or 50.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Herne Hill - Fyansford employed 24.8% in Professionals; 14.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Curlewis and Herne Hill - Fyansford were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.9% compared to 7.9%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.5% compared to 14.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.9% compared to 7.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.9% compared to 24.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Curlewis increased by 1,907 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Curlewis were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+356 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+337 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+267 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+223 persons)

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