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Tirhatuan Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Tirhatuan 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 Tirhatuan 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
Tirhatuan Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2011 to 2021
Managers1,13613.412.995811.611.4+177
Professionals2,02123.823.51,61519.619.3+406
Technicians and Trades Workers1,18113.914.41,24315.116.2-63
Community and Personal Service Workers8209.710.36828.38.8+137
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,17913.914.51,41617.217.1-237
Sales Workers84510.09.496911.810.9-125
Machinery Operators And Drivers4635.55.45126.26.1-49
Labourers6838.17.96838.38.30
Not stated or inadequately described1651.91.81612.01.8+3
Total employed persons aged 15+8,478100.0100.08,243100.0100.0+234
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 Tirhatuan Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,021 people or 23.8%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,181 people or 13.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,179 people or 13.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,381 people in total or 51.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 23.5% in Professionals; 14.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

There were no major differences between Tirhatuan Ward and City of Knox in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Tirhatuan Ward increased by 235 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Tirhatuan Ward were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+406 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-237 persons)
  • Managers (+177 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+137 persons)

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