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Central 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 Central 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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Central Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,882 females or 27.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,543 females or 22.8%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,159 females or 17.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,584 females in total or 67.6% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Kingsley employed 29.6% in Professionals; 24.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.3% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Central Ward and Kingsley were:
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (27.8% compared to 29.6%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (22.8% compared to 24.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Central Ward increased by 667 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Central Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+355 females)
- Managers (+114 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+102 females)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+67 females)
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