Blairmount
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Blairmount in 2016 than any other occupation.
Blairmount'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 Blairmount'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
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairmount - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Australia % | Number | % | Australia % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 20 | 10.4 | 13.0 | 34 | 16.8 | 12.9 | -14 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 27 | 14.1 | 22.2 | 33 | 16.3 | 21.3 | -6 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 30 | 15.6 | 13.5 | 14 | 6.9 | 14.2 | +16 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 20 | 10.4 | 10.8 | 21 | 10.4 | 9.7 | -1 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 27 | 14.1 | 13.6 | 27 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 0 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 22 | 11.5 | 9.4 | 20 | 9.9 | 9.4 | +2 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 29 | 15.1 | 6.3 | 20 | 9.9 | 6.6 | +9 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 17 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 33 | 16.3 | 9.4 | -16 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 0 | -- | 1.7 | 0 | -- | 1.9 | 0 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 192 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 202 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -10 | |
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 resident population in Blairmount in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (30 people or 15.6%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (29 people or 15.1%)
- Professionals (27 people or 14.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 86 people in total or 44.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Australia employed 13.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 6.3% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 22.2% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Blairmount and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (15.1% compared to 6.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.5% compared to 9.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (14.1% compared to 22.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.4% compared to 13.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Blairmount decreased by 10 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Blairmount between 2011 and 2016.