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North Ward

Occupation of employment

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

North 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 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 Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Joondalup %Number%City of Joondalup %2016 to 2021
Managers1,16414.917.599513.716.5+169
Professionals1,41018.121.01,28417.620.1+126
Technicians and Trades Workers2,05026.325.12,04628.126.4+4
Community and Personal Service Workers5757.46.65187.16.0+57
Clerical and Administrative Workers5036.55.84456.16.0+58
Sales Workers4876.26.05307.37.1-43
Machinery Operators And Drivers6788.77.45527.67.0+126
Labourers79610.29.075610.49.2+40
Not stated or inadequately described1431.81.61532.11.7-10
Total employed persons aged 15+7,797100.0100.07,279100.0100.0+518
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 North Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,050 males or 26.3%)
  • Professionals (1,410 males or 18.1%)
  • Managers (1,164 males or 14.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,624 males in total or 59.3% 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 North Ward and the City of Joondalup were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.7% compared to 7.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (26.3% compared to 25.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.1% compared to 21.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.9% compared to 17.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in North Ward increased by 518 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+169 males)
  • Professionals (+126 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+126 males)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+58 males)

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