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Dobson Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Dobson Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Dobson 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 Dobson 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
Dobson Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Chandler Ward %Number%Chandler Ward %2006 to 2021
Managers85117.014.269715.013.6+154
Professionals96119.116.960012.911.8+361
Technicians and Trades Workers1,31026.129.71,38629.830.8-76
Community and Personal Service Workers2745.55.11864.04.8+88
Clerical and Administrative Workers3146.36.13247.06.4-10
Sales Workers3396.87.03728.07.6-33
Machinery Operators And Drivers4228.48.749310.611.6-71
Labourers4699.310.647710.311.4-9
Not stated or inadequately described961.91.71102.42.1-14
Total employed persons aged 15+5,020100.0100.04,647100.0100.0+373
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 male resident population in Dobson Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,310 males or 26.1%)
  • Professionals (961 males or 19.1%)
  • Managers (851 males or 17.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,122 males in total or 62.2% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Chandler Ward employed 29.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.9% in Professionals; and 14.2% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Dobson Ward and Chandler Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (17.0% compared to 14.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.1% compared to 16.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (26.1% compared to 29.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (9.3% compared to 10.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Dobson Ward increased by 373 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+361 males)
  • Managers (+154 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+88 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-76 males)

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