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Joondalup

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Joondalup in 2021 than any other occupation.

Joondalup'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 Joondalup'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
Joondalup - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%City of Joondalup %Number%City of Joondalup %2011 to 2021
Managers31112.217.536613.516.2-55
Professionals48218.921.046317.119.5+19
Technicians and Trades Workers62024.325.176328.127.3-143
Community and Personal Service Workers2078.16.61977.35.5+10
Clerical and Administrative Workers1756.95.81766.56.7-1
Sales Workers1596.26.01987.37.1-39
Machinery Operators And Drivers25510.07.42228.27.3+33
Labourers28811.39.029310.89.2-5
Not stated or inadequately described592.31.6341.31.3+25
Total employed persons aged 15+2,554100.0100.02,712100.0100.0-158
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 Joondalup in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (620 males or 24.3%)
  • Professionals (482 males or 18.9%)
  • Managers (311 males or 12.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,413 males in total or 55.3% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Joondalup employed 25.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 21.0% in Professionals; and 17.5% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Joondalup and the City of Joondalup were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.0% compared to 7.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (11.3% compared to 9.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (12.2% compared to 17.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.9% compared to 21.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Joondalup decreased by 158 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Joondalup were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-143 males)
  • Managers (-55 males)

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