Scott Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Scott Ward in 2016 than any other occupation.
Scott 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 Scott Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,051 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 961 | 12.5 | 12.5 | +90 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,121 | 26.4 | 25.0 | 1,880 | 24.4 | 24.1 | +242 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 900 | 11.2 | 12.6 | 975 | 12.6 | 13.4 | -74 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 788 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 648 | 8.4 | 8.9 | +141 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,290 | 16.0 | 13.9 | 1,336 | 17.3 | 15.3 | -46 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 883 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 906 | 11.8 | 9.7 | -23 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 326 | 4.1 | 5.6 | 361 | 4.7 | 5.9 | -36 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 567 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 541 | 7.0 | 8.0 | +26 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 113 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 99 | 1.3 | 2.3 | +14 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 8,044 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,711 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +333 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Scott Ward in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,121 people or 26.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,290 people or 16.0%)
- Managers (1,051 people or 13.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,462 people in total or 55.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 25.0% in Professionals; 13.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 13.2% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Scott Ward and Greater Melbourne were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (16.0% compared to 13.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (26.4% compared to 25.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.1% compared to 5.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (11.2% compared to 12.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Scott Ward increased by 333 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Scott Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+242 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+141 persons)
- Managers (+90 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-74 persons)