Ebden Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more male managers in Ebden Ward in 2016 than any other occupation.
Ebden Ward'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 Ebden Ward'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
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).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Ebden Ward in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (857 males or 28.4%)
- Professionals (843 males or 27.9%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (441 males or 14.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,141 males in total or 70.9% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, City of Bayside employed 28.7% in Managers; 31.4% in Professionals; and 10.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Ebden Ward and City of Bayside were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.6% compared to 10.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (27.9% compared to 31.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Ebden Ward increased by 297 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Ebden Ward were for those employed as:
- Managers (+139 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+76 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+67 males)