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Central Ward

Occupation of employment

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

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.

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
Central Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Joondalup %Number%City of Joondalup %2016 to 2021
Managers1,08115.317.591513.716.5+166
Professionals1,36019.221.01,23218.520.1+128
Technicians and Trades Workers1,99828.225.11,96329.526.4+35
Community and Personal Service Workers4356.16.64006.06.0+35
Clerical and Administrative Workers3965.65.84036.06.0-7
Sales Workers3815.46.04486.77.1-67
Machinery Operators And Drivers5708.07.45398.17.0+31
Labourers71010.09.06559.89.2+55
Not stated or inadequately described1071.51.61101.71.7-3
Total employed persons aged 15+7,083100.0100.06,665100.0100.0+418
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 male resident population in Central Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,998 males or 28.2%)
  • Professionals (1,360 males or 19.2%)
  • Managers (1,081 males or 15.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,439 males in total or 62.7% 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 Central Ward and the City of Joondalup were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (28.2% compared to 25.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (10.0% compared to 9.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (15.3% compared to 17.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.2% compared to 21.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Central Ward increased by 418 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+166 males)
  • Professionals (+128 males)
  • Sales Workers (-67 males)
  • Labourers (+55 males)

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