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Allenstown'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 Allenstown's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Allenstown in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (245 people or 20.6%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (175 people or 14.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (163 people or 13.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 583 people in total or 49.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Norman Gardens employed 20.2% in Professionals; 15.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 13.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Allenstown and Norman Gardens were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.8% compared to 8.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.6% compared to 13.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Allenstown decreased by 84 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Allenstown was for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-57 persons)
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