Aberfeldie (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Aberfeldie (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Aberfeldie (N)'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 Aberfeldie (N)'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
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 Aberfeldie (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (566 people or 26.3%)
- Managers (398 people or 18.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (344 people or 16.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,308 people in total or 60.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Aberfeldie employed 40.5% in Professionals; 12.2% in Managers; and 14.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Aberfeldie (N) and Aberfeldie were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (18.5% compared to 12.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (10.9% compared to 6.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.0% compared to 8.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (26.3% compared to 40.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Aberfeldie (N) increased by 216 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Aberfeldie (N) were for those employed as:
- Managers (+109 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+69 persons)