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Marrickville Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Marrickville 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 Marrickville 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
Marrickville Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Marrickville South %Number%Marrickville South %2016 to 2021
Managers1,69317.415.51,35614.713.1+337
Professionals3,40335.135.92,77630.029.2+627
Technicians and Trades Workers1,36014.014.41,53216.617.1-172
Community and Personal Service Workers5315.55.56426.96.3-112
Clerical and Administrative Workers8388.68.38108.87.9+28
Sales Workers5415.65.96036.57.8-62
Machinery Operators And Drivers5215.46.05616.16.8-41
Labourers6316.57.08609.310.3-229
Not stated or inadequately described1851.91.71121.21.6+72
Total employed persons aged 15+9,704100.0100.09,255100.0100.0+448
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (3,403 males or 35.1%)
  • Managers (1,693 males or 17.4%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,360 males or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,456 males in total or 66.5% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Marrickville South employed 35.9% in Professionals; 15.5% in Managers; and 14.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of Marrickville Ward and Marrickville South was:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (17.4% compared to 15.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Marrickville Ward increased by 449 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+627 males)
  • Managers (+337 males)
  • Labourers (-229 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-172 males)

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