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Glenorchy CityCommunity profile

Chigwell

Occupation of employment

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

Chigwell'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 Chigwell'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
Chigwell - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Glenorchy City %Number%Glenorchy City %2016 to 2021
Managers327.57.8174.56.6+15
Professionals4911.519.13810.215.9+10
Technicians and Trades Workers245.65.1133.55.0+11
Community and Personal Service Workers11226.423.38623.120.3+25
Clerical and Administrative Workers7718.119.87520.023.7+2
Sales Workers4911.511.77520.014.4-26
Machinery Operators And Drivers112.61.330.81.3+8
Labourers6615.510.15514.811.1+10
Not stated or inadequately described71.61.9123.21.7-5
Total employed persons aged 15+425100.0100.0376100.0100.0+48
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 Chigwell in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (112 females or 26.4%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (77 females or 18.1%)
  • Labourers (66 females or 15.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 255 females in total or 60.0% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Glenorchy City employed 23.3% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 19.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 10.1% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Chigwell and Glenorchy City were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (15.5% compared to 10.1%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (26.4% compared to 23.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (11.5% compared to 19.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (18.1% compared to 19.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Chigwell increased by 49 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Chigwell between 2016 and 2021.

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