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North-Central Ward

Occupation of employment

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

North-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 North-Central 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
North-Central Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Joondalup %Number%City of Joondalup %2006 to 2021
Managers2,11613.613.61,75611.911.6+360
Professionals3,55822.925.32,67318.119.8+885
Technicians and Trades Workers2,49316.115.22,75318.617.1-260
Community and Personal Service Workers1,86112.011.51,3799.39.2+482
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,12313.713.92,50716.917.5-384
Sales Workers1,3028.48.11,68311.411.1-381
Machinery Operators And Drivers6734.34.36224.24.4+51
Labourers1,1317.36.71,2478.48.0-116
Not stated or inadequately described2571.71.41751.21.2+82
Total employed persons aged 15+15,512100.0100.014,795100.0100.0+717
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in North-Central Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,558 people or 22.9%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,493 people or 16.1%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,123 people or 13.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,174 people in total or 52.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Joondalup employed 25.3% in Professionals; 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of North-Central Ward and the City of Joondalup was:

  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (22.9% compared to 25.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North-Central Ward increased by 717 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+885 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+482 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-384 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-381 persons)

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