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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Division 1 in 2021 than any other occupation.
Division 1'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 Division 1'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Division 1 in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,977 people or 23.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,916 people or 15.3%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,794 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,687 people in total or 53.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Springwood employed 22.0% in Professionals; 15.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Division 1 and Springwood was:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (23.7% compared to 22.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Division 1 increased by 207 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Division 1 were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+341 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-173 persons)
- Managers (+125 persons)
- Sales Workers (-105 persons)
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