South Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in South Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.
South 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 South 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
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | South-West Ward % | Number | % | South-West Ward % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 1,991 | 14.7 | 18.0 | 1,726 | 12.2 | 15.0 | +265 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 4,021 | 29.6 | 29.4 | 3,281 | 23.3 | 23.9 | +740 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,953 | 14.4 | 11.7 | 2,185 | 15.5 | 13.9 | -232 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,449 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 1,213 | 8.6 | 8.4 | +236 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,732 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 2,422 | 17.2 | 16.9 | -690 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,005 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 1,465 | 10.4 | 11.8 | -460 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 482 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 577 | 4.1 | 3.0 | -95 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 764 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 1,036 | 7.3 | 5.8 | -272 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 174 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 194 | 1.4 | 1.3 | -20 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 13,563 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 14,099 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -536 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. 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 South Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (4,021 people or 29.6%)
- Managers (1,991 people or 14.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,953 people or 14.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,965 people in total or 58.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, South-West Ward employed 29.4% in Professionals; 18.0% in Managers; and 11.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Ward and South-West Ward were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.4% compared to 11.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (14.7% compared to 18.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in South Ward decreased by 536 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in South Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+740 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-690 persons)
- Sales Workers (-460 persons)
- Labourers (-272 persons)