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Westerfolds Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Westerfolds 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 Westerfolds 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
Westerfolds Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Templestowe %Number%Templestowe %2016 to 2021
Managers1,23319.719.41,12119.219.3+112
Professionals1,81028.929.81,63127.928.9+178
Technicians and Trades Workers6109.79.45339.19.3+76
Community and Personal Service Workers5318.57.84728.17.8+58
Clerical and Administrative Workers91214.614.490715.514.9+5
Sales Workers6079.710.467611.611.4-70
Machinery Operators And Drivers1402.22.11512.62.2-12
Labourers2924.74.52674.64.7+24
Not stated or inadequately described1342.12.2851.51.6+49
Total employed persons aged 15+6,268100.0100.05,848100.0100.0+420
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 resident population in Westerfolds Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,810 people or 28.9%)
  • Managers (1,233 people or 19.7%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (912 people or 14.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,955 people in total or 63.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Templestowe employed 29.8% in Professionals; 19.4% in Managers; and 14.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

There were no major differences between Westerfolds Ward and Templestowe in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Westerfolds Ward increased by 420 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+178 persons)
  • Managers (+112 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+76 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-70 persons)

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