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Central Richmond

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Central Richmond in 2021 than any other occupation.

Central Richmond'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 Central Richmond'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
Central Richmond - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Cremorne and Burnley - Richmond South %Number%Cremorne and Burnley - Richmond South %2016 to 2021
Managers1,79819.821.31,57218.521.1+226
Professionals4,09845.244.43,63242.740.4+466
Technicians and Trades Workers5606.26.75756.87.7-16
Community and Personal Service Workers6226.96.46297.47.1-7
Clerical and Administrative Workers94910.510.498411.612.1-35
Sales Workers5636.25.36667.87.2-104
Machinery Operators And Drivers1031.10.81131.31.0-11
Labourers2292.52.72162.62.3+12
Not stated or inadequately described1291.41.51151.41.1+13
Total employed persons aged 15+9,064100.0100.08,506100.0100.0+558
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (4,098 people or 45.2%)
  • Managers (1,798 people or 19.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (949 people or 10.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,845 people in total or 75.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Cremorne and Burnley - Richmond South employed 44.4% in Professionals; 21.3% in Managers; and 10.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Central Richmond and Cremorne and Burnley - Richmond South was:

  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (19.8% compared to 21.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Central Richmond increased by 558 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+466 persons)
  • Managers (+226 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-104 persons)

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