Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park
Occupation of employment
There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park in 2016 than any other occupation.
Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park'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 Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park'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
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| Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | WSROC Region % | Number | % | WSROC Region % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 81 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 77 | 7.2 | 7.6 | +4 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 203 | 19.3 | 23.6 | 214 | 19.8 | 22.0 | -11 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 52 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 46 | 4.3 | 4.3 | +6 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 133 | 12.7 | 15.1 | 128 | 11.8 | 13.2 | +5 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 340 | 32.4 | 25.1 | 355 | 32.8 | 28.2 | -15 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 127 | 12.1 | 11.9 | 126 | 11.7 | 12.2 | +1 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 19 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 17 | 1.6 | 2.5 | +2 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 76 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 77 | 7.1 | 8.0 | -1 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 19 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 41 | 3.8 | 2.0 | -22 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,050 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,082 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -32 | |
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 female resident population in Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (340 females or 32.4%)
- Professionals (203 females or 19.3%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (133 females or 12.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 676 females in total or 64.4% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, WSROC Region employed 25.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 23.6% in Professionals; and 15.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park and WSROC Region were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (32.4% compared to 25.1%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (19.3% compared to 23.6%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.7% compared to 15.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park decreased by 32 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Prospect - Huntingwood - Arndell Park between 2011 and 2016.