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Darch

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Darch in 2021 than any other occupation.

Darch'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 Darch'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
Darch - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Wanneroo %Number%City of Wanneroo %2006 to 2021
Managers48212.310.417510.89.9+307
Professionals80020.416.528817.812.6+512
Technicians and Trades Workers54213.817.430318.720.1+239
Community and Personal Service Workers45611.613.31187.39.3+338
Clerical and Administrative Workers56614.413.328317.516.0+283
Sales Workers3819.79.01459.010.3+236
Machinery Operators And Drivers2556.57.81277.97.5+128
Labourers3859.810.61549.512.7+231
Not stated or inadequately described671.71.8241.51.7+43
Total employed persons aged 15+3,924100.0100.01,617100.0100.0+2,307
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 resident population in Darch in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (800 people or 20.4%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (566 people or 14.4%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (542 people or 13.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,908 people in total or 48.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Wanneroo employed 16.5% in Professionals; 13.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 17.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Darch and the City of Wanneroo were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (20.4% compared to 16.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.3% compared to 10.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (13.8% compared to 17.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (11.6% compared to 13.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Darch increased by 2,307 between 2006 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+512 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+338 persons)
  • Managers (+307 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+283 persons)

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