Strathmore Heights (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers in Strathmore Heights (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Strathmore Heights (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 Strathmore Heights (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
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore Heights (N) - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Airport West % | Number | % | Airport West % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 201 | 19.6 | 14.6 | 173 | 18.0 | 11.9 | +28 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 197 | 19.3 | 16.8 | 191 | 19.9 | 15.2 | +6 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 231 | 22.6 | 23.9 | 207 | 21.5 | 27.7 | +24 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 60 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 54 | 5.6 | 5.2 | +6 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 96 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 76 | 7.9 | 8.4 | +21 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 84 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 79 | 8.3 | 8.3 | +5 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 65 | 6.4 | 10.8 | 63 | 6.6 | 11.6 | +2 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 81 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 71 | 7.4 | 9.7 | +10 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 5 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 44 | 4.6 | 1.9 | -39 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,024 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 961 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +63 | |
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 male resident population in Strathmore Heights (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (231 males or 22.6%)
- Managers (201 males or 19.6%)
- Professionals (197 males or 19.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 629 males in total or 61.5% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Airport West employed 23.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.6% in Managers; and 16.8% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Strathmore Heights (N) and Airport West were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (19.6% compared to 14.6%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.3% compared to 16.8%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (9.4% compared to 7.7%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.4% compared to 10.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Strathmore Heights (N) increased by 63 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Strathmore Heights (N) between 2011 and 2016.