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Ruffey Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more male 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.

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
Ruffey Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Wonga Park %Number%Wonga Park %2011 to 2021
Managers66320.327.563120.027.1+31
Professionals98230.119.188027.919.0+102
Technicians and Trades Workers50115.425.051416.324.9-13
Community and Personal Service Workers1805.54.41534.92.9+26
Clerical and Administrative Workers2297.04.02538.04.4-25
Sales Workers2477.65.82989.58.3-51
Machinery Operators And Drivers1464.53.81304.14.1+16
Labourers2246.97.52317.37.1-7
Not stated or inadequately described842.61.6611.92.0+23
Total employed persons aged 15+3,260100.0100.03,153100.0100.0+106
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 male resident population in Ruffey Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (982 males or 30.1%)
  • Managers (663 males or 20.3%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (501 males or 15.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,146 males in total or 65.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Wonga Park employed 19.1% in Professionals; 27.5% in Managers; and 25.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Ruffey Ward and Wonga Park were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (30.1% compared to 19.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (7.0% compared to 4.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.4% compared to 25.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (20.3% compared to 27.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Ruffey Ward increased by 107 between 2011 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+102 males)
  • Sales Workers (-51 males)

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