Clovelly Park
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Clovelly Park in 2016 than any other occupation.
Clovelly Park'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 Clovelly Park'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovelly Park - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Tonsley % | Number | % | Tonsley % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 126 | 9.4 | 13.1 | 95 | 7.9 | 6.4 | +31 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 304 | 22.6 | 19.2 | 244 | 20.4 | 20.6 | +60 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 167 | 12.4 | 15.4 | 181 | 15.1 | 14.9 | -14 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 209 | 15.6 | 14.6 | 128 | 10.7 | 16.3 | +81 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 192 | 14.3 | 10.0 | 237 | 19.8 | 13.5 | -45 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 133 | 9.9 | 13.8 | 114 | 9.5 | 7.8 | +19 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 61 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 71 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -10 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 136 | 10.1 | 10.8 | 126 | 10.5 | 14.2 | +10 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 16 | 1.2 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | +16 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,344 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,196 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +148 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 Clovelly Park in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (304 people or 22.6%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (209 people or 15.6%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (192 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 705 people in total or 52.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Tonsley employed 19.2% in Professionals; 14.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 10.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Clovelly Park and Tonsley were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.3% compared to 10.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (22.6% compared to 19.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.9% compared to 13.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.4% compared to 13.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Clovelly Park increased by 148 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Clovelly Park were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+81 persons)
- Professionals (+60 persons)