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Cheltenham

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Cheltenham in 2021 than any other occupation.

Cheltenham'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 Cheltenham's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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
Cheltenham - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Kingston %Number%City of Kingston %2016 to 2021
Managers1,62115.915.41,32814.514.0+293
Professionals2,91928.626.52,41926.424.3+500
Technicians and Trades Workers1,19711.712.61,21613.313.4-19
Community and Personal Service Workers1,02710.110.08749.59.7+153
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,42814.014.11,36414.915.2+64
Sales Workers9639.48.81,02611.210.5-63
Machinery Operators And Drivers3303.24.23173.54.4+13
Labourers5705.66.55435.96.9+27
Not stated or inadequately described1601.61.7710.81.6+89
Total employed persons aged 15+10,208100.0100.09,158100.0100.0+1,050
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 Cheltenham in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,919 people or 28.6%)
  • Managers (1,621 people or 15.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,428 people or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,968 people in total or 58.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Kingston employed 26.5% in Professionals; 15.4% in Managers; and 14.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Cheltenham and the City of Kingston was:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (28.6% compared to 26.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cheltenham increased by 1,050 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+500 persons)
  • Managers (+293 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+153 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+64 persons)

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