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West Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more female professionals in West Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

West Ward'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 West Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
West Ward - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Kenthurst %Number%Kenthurst %2006 to 2021
Managers1,54313.415.17519.513.9+791
Professionals4,30237.525.42,15827.226.8+2,143
Technicians and Trades Workers3342.94.72933.74.7+41
Community and Personal Service Workers1,16910.210.87769.89.7+393
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,62522.927.52,49531.428.1+129
Sales Workers9218.09.996612.211.1-45
Machinery Operators And Drivers860.70.6700.90.3+16
Labourers3082.73.43204.03.6-12
Not stated or inadequately described1461.31.61161.51.8+30
Total employed persons aged 15+11,485100.0100.07,947100.0100.0+3,537
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in West Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (4,302 females or 37.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,625 females or 22.9%)
  • Managers (1,543 females or 13.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,470 females in total or 73.7% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Kenthurst employed 25.4% in Professionals; 27.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.1% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of West Ward and Kenthurst were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (37.5% compared to 25.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (22.9% compared to 27.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (8.0% compared to 9.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (2.9% compared to 4.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in West Ward increased by 3,538 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in West Ward were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+2,143 females)
  • Managers (+791 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+393 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+129 females)

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