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Banksia Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Banksia 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 Banksia 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
Banksia Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Kingston %Number%City of Kingston %2016 to 2021
Managers44512.512.334310.910.3+102
Professionals1,00028.230.682926.528.1+171
Technicians and Trades Workers1454.14.11223.94.2+23
Community and Personal Service Workers52714.814.543313.813.9+94
Clerical and Administrative Workers88725.021.387828.023.6+9
Sales Workers3389.510.335411.312.6-16
Machinery Operators And Drivers541.51.390.31.2+45
Labourers1103.14.31374.44.7-27
Not stated or inadequately described591.71.4280.91.4+31
Total employed persons aged 15+3,551100.0100.03,133100.0100.0+418
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 Banksia Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,000 females or 28.2%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (887 females or 25.0%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (527 females or 14.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,414 females in total or 68.0% 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.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Banksia Ward and the City of Kingston were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (25.0% compared to 21.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (28.2% compared to 30.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (3.1% compared to 4.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Banksia Ward increased by 418 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+171 females)
  • Managers (+102 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+94 females)

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