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West Precinct

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in West Precinct in 2021 than any other occupation.

West Precinct'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 West Precinct'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
West Precinct - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Heidelberg West - Bellfield %Number%Heidelberg West - Bellfield %2016 to 2021
Managers80411.910.25009.07.5+304
Professionals2,12631.629.11,49026.821.6+636
Technicians and Trades Workers79711.812.075113.514.1+46
Community and Personal Service Workers78511.713.569512.514.3+90
Clerical and Administrative Workers76111.310.568312.312.0+78
Sales Workers4456.66.54327.87.8+13
Machinery Operators And Drivers3675.56.93456.28.1+22
Labourers5087.59.25539.912.4-45
Not stated or inadequately described1241.82.41162.12.3+8
Total employed persons aged 15+6,732100.0100.05,565100.0100.0+1,167
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 West Precinct in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,126 people or 31.6%)
  • Managers (804 people or 11.9%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (797 people or 11.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,727 people in total or 55.4% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Heidelberg West - Bellfield employed 29.1% in Professionals; 10.2% in Managers; and 12.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of West Precinct and Heidelberg West - Bellfield were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (31.6% compared to 29.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.9% compared to 10.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (11.7% compared to 13.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (7.5% compared to 9.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in West Precinct increased by 1,167 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in West Precinct were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+636 persons)
  • Managers (+304 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+90 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+78 persons)

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