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Camden Ward

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Camden Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Camden 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 Camden Ward'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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Camden Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Glen Eira %Number%City of Glen Eira %2016 to 2021
Managers4,68918.817.64,02518.116.5+664
Professionals9,93939.836.18,62638.834.6+1,313
Technicians and Trades Workers1,5706.38.11,5346.98.8+36
Community and Personal Service Workers2,2689.19.01,8938.59.0+375
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,82411.312.42,75912.413.5+65
Sales Workers1,8287.38.11,8738.49.2-45
Machinery Operators And Drivers4141.72.33351.52.2+79
Labourers8863.64.47983.64.7+88
Not stated or inadequately described5212.11.83871.71.6+134
Total employed persons aged 15+24,944100.0100.022,230100.0100.0+2,714
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Camden Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (9,939 people or 39.8%)
  • Managers (4,689 people or 18.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,824 people or 11.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 17,452 people in total or 70.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Glen Eira employed 36.1% in Professionals; 17.6% in Managers; and 12.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Camden Ward and the City of Glen Eira were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (39.8% compared to 36.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (18.8% compared to 17.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (6.3% compared to 8.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.3% compared to 12.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Camden Ward increased by 2,714 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+1,313 persons)
  • Managers (+664 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+375 persons)
  • Labourers (+88 persons)

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