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Swan View

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Swan View in 2021 than any other occupation.

Swan View'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 Swan View'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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Swan View - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Ballajura - Malaga %Number%Ballajura - Malaga %2016 to 2021
Managers4629.68.83998.79.1+63
Professionals67314.013.755612.113.0+117
Technicians and Trades Workers83117.317.781517.817.8+16
Community and Personal Service Workers61912.912.953911.811.6+80
Clerical and Administrative Workers70314.613.369715.215.0+6
Sales Workers4689.79.749110.711.7-23
Machinery Operators And Drivers49310.29.950311.08.5-10
Labourers48310.012.051011.111.7-27
Not stated or inadequately described811.72.0741.61.7+7
Total employed persons aged 15+4,814100.0100.04,584100.0100.0+230
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Swan View in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (831 people or 17.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (703 people or 14.6%)
  • Professionals (673 people or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,207 people in total or 45.8% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Ballajura - Malaga employed 17.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 13.7% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Swan View and Ballajura - Malaga were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.6% compared to 13.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.0% compared to 12.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Swan View increased by 230 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Swan View were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+117 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+80 persons)
  • Managers (+63 persons)

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