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Karkarook Ward

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Karkarook Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Karkarook 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 Karkarook 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
Karkarook Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Kingston %Number%City of Kingston %2006 to 2021
Managers41112.112.32208.18.7+190
Professionals1,05131.030.663223.222.8+419
Technicians and Trades Workers1554.64.11214.54.6+33
Community and Personal Service Workers48214.214.533212.211.8+150
Clerical and Administrative Workers68820.321.370826.027.8-20
Sales Workers34410.110.336213.313.9-19
Machinery Operators And Drivers421.21.3632.32.0-22
Labourers1705.04.32117.86.6-42
Not stated or inadequately described451.31.4662.41.8-21
Total employed persons aged 15+3,391100.0100.02,719100.0100.0+671
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Karkarook Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,051 females or 31.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (688 females or 20.3%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (482 females or 14.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,221 females in total or 65.5% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Kingston employed 30.6% in Professionals; 21.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

There were no major differences between Karkarook Ward and City of Kingston in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Karkarook Ward increased by 672 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Karkarook Ward were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+419 females)
  • Managers (+190 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+150 females)

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