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South Ward

Occupation of employment

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

South 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 South 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
South Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%South-East Ward %Number%South-East Ward %2016 to 2021
Managers6589.98.95519.08.0+107
Professionals2,31134.930.51,94231.927.6+369
Technicians and Trades Workers2954.44.62764.54.6+19
Community and Personal Service Workers1,01815.416.287114.314.9+147
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,38520.923.61,41823.327.0-33
Sales Workers5888.99.866911.011.7-81
Machinery Operators And Drivers500.81.0360.60.8+14
Labourers2383.64.32504.14.5-12
Not stated or inadequately described811.21.1771.31.0+4
Total employed persons aged 15+6,631100.0100.06,090100.0100.0+541
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 South Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,311 females or 34.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,385 females or 20.9%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (1,018 females or 15.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,714 females in total or 71.1% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, South-East Ward employed 30.5% in Professionals; 23.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of South Ward and South-East Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (34.9% compared to 30.5%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (9.9% compared to 8.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (20.9% compared to 23.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in South Ward increased by 541 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+369 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+147 females)
  • Managers (+107 females)
  • Sales Workers (-81 females)

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