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South-East Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in South-East Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

South-East 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-East 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-East Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Joondalup %Number%City of Joondalup %2016 to 2021
Managers1,61012.013.61,48111.512.7+129
Professionals3,45725.725.33,07023.823.5+387
Technicians and Trades Workers2,06615.415.22,08216.115.9-16
Community and Personal Service Workers1,48011.011.51,30210.110.6+178
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,01815.013.92,12116.415.0-103
Sales Workers1,0718.08.11,2029.39.8-131
Machinery Operators And Drivers6344.74.35734.44.0+61
Labourers9246.96.79197.17.0+5
Not stated or inadequately described1851.41.41681.31.5+17
Total employed persons aged 15+13,450100.0100.012,918100.0100.0+532
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 resident population in South-East Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,457 people or 25.7%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,066 people or 15.4%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,018 people or 15.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,541 people in total or 56.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Joondalup employed 25.3% in Professionals; 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South-East Ward and the City of Joondalup were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.0% compared to 13.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.0% compared to 13.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South-East Ward increased by 532 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+387 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+178 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-131 persons)
  • Managers (+129 persons)

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