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South Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more male 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 males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Mullaloo %Number%Mullaloo %2016 to 2021
Managers1,33619.317.91,15817.417.2+178
Professionals1,70724.620.61,56423.519.4+143
Technicians and Trades Workers1,65823.926.91,67625.227.3-18
Community and Personal Service Workers4306.26.63845.86.0+46
Clerical and Administrative Workers3545.15.34026.05.6-48
Sales Workers4065.95.74206.36.9-14
Machinery Operators And Drivers4346.36.34056.16.2+29
Labourers5337.78.75257.99.3+8
Not stated or inadequately described791.11.81241.92.0-45
Total employed persons aged 15+6,936100.0100.06,658100.0100.0+278
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 South Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,707 males or 24.6%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,658 males or 23.9%)
  • Managers (1,336 males or 19.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,701 males in total or 67.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Mullaloo employed 20.6% in Professionals; 26.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 17.9% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of South Ward and Mullaloo were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (24.6% compared to 20.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (19.3% compared to 17.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.9% compared to 26.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (7.7% compared to 8.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in South Ward increased by 278 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+178 males)
  • Professionals (+143 males)

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