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Waldau Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Waldau 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 Waldau 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
Waldau Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Manningham %Number%City of Manningham %2006 to 2021
Managers92315.017.193815.016.2-15
Professionals1,91231.030.31,71327.326.3+199
Technicians and Trades Workers5879.510.166810.711.4-81
Community and Personal Service Workers5518.99.04066.57.3+144
Clerical and Administrative Workers86914.113.61,04416.616.4-175
Sales Workers67611.09.881713.011.7-141
Machinery Operators And Drivers1873.02.71752.83.0+11
Labourers3395.55.43645.85.6-26
Not stated or inadequately described1282.11.91462.32.1-19
Total employed persons aged 15+6,159100.0100.06,275100.0100.0-117
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 resident population in Waldau Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,912 people or 31.0%)
  • Managers (923 people or 15.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (869 people or 14.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,704 people in total or 60.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Manningham employed 30.3% in Professionals; 17.1% in Managers; and 13.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Waldau Ward and the City of Manningham were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.0% compared to 9.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (15.0% compared to 17.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Waldau Ward decreased by 116 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+199 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-175 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+144 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-141 persons)

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