Islington
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Islington in 2021 than any other occupation.
Islington'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 Islington'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islington - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Newcastle % | Number | % | City of Newcastle % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 161 | 13.0 | 11.4 | 83 | 8.7 | 9.9 | +78 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 406 | 32.7 | 29.0 | 267 | 28.0 | 25.7 | +138 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 157 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 144 | 15.1 | 13.7 | +12 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 176 | 14.2 | 13.4 | 113 | 11.8 | 10.5 | +63 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 120 | 9.7 | 11.6 | 126 | 13.3 | 14.1 | -7 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 88 | 7.1 | 8.2 | 88 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 0 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 30 | 2.4 | 4.9 | 31 | 3.2 | 5.8 | -1 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 77 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 88 | 9.2 | 9.0 | -12 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 28 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 13 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +14 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,242 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 957 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +284 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 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 Islington in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (406 people or 32.7%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (176 people or 14.2%)
- Managers (161 people or 13.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 743 people in total or 59.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Newcastle employed 29.0% in Professionals; 13.4% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 11.4% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Islington and the City of Newcastle were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (32.7% compared to 29.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (2.4% compared to 4.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (9.7% compared to 11.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (6.2% compared to 7.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Islington increased by 285 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Islington were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+138 persons)
- Managers (+78 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+63 persons)