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Banksia Grove

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Banksia Grove in 2021 than any other occupation.

Banksia Grove'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 Banksia Grove's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Banksia Grove - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Wanneroo %Number%City of Wanneroo %2006 to 2021
Managers2949.912.1276.011.7+267
Professionals34311.513.0378.210.6+306
Technicians and Trades Workers87829.528.415434.131.6+724
Community and Personal Service Workers2036.86.6122.74.9+191
Clerical and Administrative Workers1615.45.6245.36.3+137
Sales Workers1725.86.1245.36.5+148
Machinery Operators And Drivers43614.713.37416.412.1+362
Labourers42914.413.09721.514.3+332
Not stated or inadequately described662.22.030.71.9+63
Total employed persons aged 15+2,975100.0100.0452100.0100.0+2,523
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Banksia Grove in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (878 males or 29.5%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (436 males or 14.7%)
  • Labourers (429 males or 14.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,743 males in total or 58.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Wanneroo employed 28.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.3% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 13.0% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Banksia Grove and the City of Wanneroo were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.4% compared to 13.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.7% compared to 13.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (9.9% compared to 12.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (11.5% compared to 13.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Banksia Grove increased by 2,523 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Banksia Grove were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+724 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+362 males)
  • Labourers (+332 males)
  • Professionals (+306 males)

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