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Auburn (South)

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There were more professionals in Auburn (South) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Auburn (South)'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 Auburn (South)'s socio-economic status and skill base.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Auburn (South) - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Cumberland City %Number%Cumberland City %2011 to 2021
Managers6767.49.95397.08.4+136
Professionals1,61517.723.71,23616.118.7+379
Technicians and Trades Workers1,15012.611.41,22015.915.1-70
Community and Personal Service Workers1,20613.310.46338.38.5+573
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,00111.014.01,01313.216.8-13
Sales Workers8078.98.07089.29.1+99
Machinery Operators And Drivers8789.68.680810.68.9+69
Labourers1,38715.210.91,11614.611.4+270
Not stated or inadequately described3824.23.13835.03.2-1
Total employed persons aged 15+9,100100.0100.07,660100.0100.0+1,440
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Auburn (South) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,615 people or 17.7%)
  • Labourers (1,387 people or 15.2%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (1,206 people or 13.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,208 people in total or 46.2% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Cumberland City employed 23.7% in Professionals; 10.9% in Labourers; and 10.4% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Auburn (South) and Cumberland City were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (15.2% compared to 10.9%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.3% compared to 10.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (17.7% compared to 23.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.0% compared to 14.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Auburn (South) increased by 1,440 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Auburn (South) were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+573 persons)
  • Professionals (+379 persons)
  • Labourers (+270 persons)
  • Managers (+136 persons)

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