Marsden Park Precinct
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Marsden Park Precinct in 2021 than any other occupation.
Marsden Park Precinct'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 Marsden Park Precinct'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 | ||||||||
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| Marsden Park Precinct - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | WSROC Region % | Number | % | WSROC Region % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 525 | 10.2 | 9.3 | 62 | 15.2 | 7.5 | +463 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,636 | 31.7 | 27.1 | 43 | 10.5 | 20.2 | +1,593 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 194 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 14 | 3.6 | 4.4 | +179 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 622 | 12.0 | 15.2 | 47 | 11.7 | 11.9 | +574 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,211 | 23.4 | 22.6 | 112 | 27.3 | 29.5 | +1,099 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 402 | 7.8 | 9.8 | 64 | 15.8 | 12.7 | +337 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 176 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 15 | 3.8 | 2.5 | +161 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 295 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 42 | 10.3 | 9.3 | +253 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 110 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +103 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,169 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 410 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +4,759 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 female resident population in Marsden Park Precinct in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,636 females or 31.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,211 females or 23.4%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (622 females or 12.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,469 females in total or 67.1% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, WSROC Region employed 27.1% in Professionals; 22.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Marsden Park Precinct and WSROC Region were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (31.7% compared to 27.1%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.0% compared to 15.2%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (7.8% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (5.7% compared to 6.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Marsden Park Precinct increased by 4,759 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Marsden Park Precinct were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,593 females)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+1,099 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+574 females)
- Managers (+463 females)