Ruffey Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Ruffey Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.
Ruffey 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 Ruffey 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 | ||||||||
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| Ruffey Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Park Orchards - Ringwood North % | Number | % | Park Orchards - Ringwood North % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 1,070 | 16.8 | 21.9 | 944 | 15.9 | 20.5 | +125 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,033 | 31.8 | 27.2 | 1,767 | 29.8 | 24.9 | +265 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 623 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 618 | 10.4 | 12.6 | +5 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 570 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 434 | 7.3 | 8.0 | +135 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 858 | 13.4 | 13.7 | 923 | 15.6 | 15.5 | -66 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 617 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 678 | 11.4 | 11.0 | -61 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 164 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 134 | 2.3 | 2.2 | +30 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 310 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 313 | 5.3 | 4.2 | -4 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 134 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 117 | 2.0 | 1.2 | +16 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,385 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,932 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +453 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. 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 Ruffey Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,033 people or 31.8%)
- Managers (1,070 people or 16.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (858 people or 13.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,961 people in total or 62.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Park Orchards - Ringwood North employed 27.2% in Professionals; 21.9% in Managers; and 13.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Ruffey Ward and Park Orchards - Ringwood North were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (31.8% compared to 27.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (16.8% compared to 21.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Ruffey Ward increased by 453 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Ruffey Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+265 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+135 persons)
- Managers (+125 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-66 persons)