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North-Central Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more female 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 females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Joondalup %Number%City of Joondalup %2016 to 2021
Managers7239.69.65928.38.6+131
Professionals2,01426.829.71,83725.927.2+177
Technicians and Trades Workers4045.44.73234.54.4+81
Community and Personal Service Workers1,31617.516.61,16816.415.5+148
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,71122.722.51,78425.124.9-73
Sales Workers81710.910.395513.412.7-138
Machinery Operators And Drivers710.90.9400.60.7+31
Labourers3885.24.43334.74.6+55
Not stated or inadequately described1041.41.2701.01.2+34
Total employed persons aged 15+7,523100.0100.07,102100.0100.0+421
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 female resident population in North-Central Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,014 females or 26.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,711 females or 22.7%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (1,316 females or 17.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,041 females in total or 67.0% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Joondalup employed 29.7% in Professionals; 22.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

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

  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (26.8% compared to 29.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in North-Central Ward increased by 421 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+177 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+148 females)
  • Sales Workers (-138 females)
  • Managers (+131 females)

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