Newcastle West
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Newcastle West in 2016 than any other occupation.
Newcastle West'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 Newcastle West'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle West - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Islington % | Number | % | Islington % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 68 | 14.9 | 9.8 | 76 | 16.3 | 8.8 | -8 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 166 | 36.5 | 29.6 | 176 | 37.7 | 28.5 | -11 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 43 | 9.5 | 13.3 | 53 | 11.4 | 15.6 | -10 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 30 | 6.6 | 15.3 | 34 | 7.3 | 12.8 | -4 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 57 | 12.5 | 13.1 | 48 | 10.3 | 13.4 | +9 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 32 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 34 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -3 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 17 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 13 | 3.0 | 3.1 | +3 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 28 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 15 | 3.3 | 7.6 | +13 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 14 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 15 | 3.2 | 1.6 | -1 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 455 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 467 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -13 | |
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).
(Enumerated data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Newcastle West in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (166 people or 36.5%)
- Managers (68 people or 14.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (57 people or 12.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 291 people in total or 64.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Islington employed 29.6% in Professionals; 9.8% in Managers; and 13.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Newcastle West and Islington were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (36.5% compared to 29.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (14.9% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (6.6% compared to 15.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (9.5% compared to 13.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Newcastle West decreased by 12 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Newcastle West between 2011 and 2016.