Hackham West
Occupation of employment
There were more labourers in Hackham West in 2016 than any other occupation.
Hackham West'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 Hackham West'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackham West - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Northern District % | Number | % | Northern District % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 62 | 5.4 | 11.2 | 62 | 4.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 92 | 8.0 | 21.6 | 97 | 7.5 | 21.2 | -5 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 198 | 17.3 | 15.2 | 211 | 16.4 | 15.5 | -13 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 202 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 211 | 16.4 | 11.1 | -9 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 116 | 10.1 | 16.5 | 160 | 12.4 | 17.5 | -44 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 135 | 11.8 | 10.1 | 144 | 11.2 | 10.8 | -9 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 110 | 9.6 | 4.2 | 132 | 10.3 | 4.1 | -22 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 208 | 18.1 | 7.5 | 239 | 18.6 | 7.7 | -31 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 24 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 30 | 2.3 | 1.2 | -6 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,147 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,286 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -139 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 Hackham West in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Labourers (208 people or 18.1%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (202 people or 17.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (198 people or 17.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 608 people in total or 53.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Northern District employed 7.5% in Labourers; 12.7% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Hackham West and Northern District were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (18.1% compared to 7.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (8.0% compared to 21.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.1% compared to 16.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (5.4% compared to 11.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Hackham West decreased by 139 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Hackham West between 2011 and 2016.