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North Ward

Occupation of employment

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

North 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 North 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
North Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Heathridge %Number%Heathridge %2006 to 2021
Managers1,83612.39.01,23110.77.6+605
Professionals3,23921.718.61,93516.812.0+1,304
Technicians and Trades Workers2,39816.020.42,17018.822.3+228
Community and Personal Service Workers1,84712.413.11,20810.511.4+639
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,18114.612.31,99817.316.3+183
Sales Workers1,3038.77.61,25610.910.3+47
Machinery Operators And Drivers7595.16.56205.46.3+139
Labourers1,1527.710.41,0168.812.3+136
Not stated or inadequately described2421.62.11121.01.7+130
Total employed persons aged 15+14,955100.0100.011,546100.0100.0+3,409
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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, 2006 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 North Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,239 people or 21.7%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,398 people or 16.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,181 people or 14.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,818 people in total or 52.3% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Heathridge employed 18.6% in Professionals; 20.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Ward and Heathridge were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.3% compared to 9.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (21.7% compared to 18.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.0% compared to 20.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (7.7% compared to 10.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Ward increased by 3,409 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+1,304 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+639 persons)
  • Managers (+605 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+228 persons)

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