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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Booragoon in 2021 than any other occupation.
Booragoon'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 Booragoon'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 Booragoon in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (932 people or 34.0%)
- Managers (406 people or 14.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (325 people or 11.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,663 people in total or 60.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Melville employed 33.2% in Professionals; 15.3% in Managers; and 13.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Booragoon and the City of Melville was:
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.8% compared to 13.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Booragoon increased by 265 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Booragoon was for those employed as:
- Professionals (+148 persons)
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