Eschol Park
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Eschol Park in 2016 than any other occupation.
Eschol 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 Eschol 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
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschol Park - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Blair Athol % | Number | % | Blair Athol % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 98 | 7.2 | 8.5 | 94 | 7.1 | 9.6 | +4 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 174 | 12.8 | 20.8 | 169 | 12.8 | 19.9 | +5 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 220 | 16.2 | 11.9 | 237 | 18.0 | 13.7 | -17 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 147 | 10.8 | 8.8 | 128 | 9.7 | 8.2 | +19 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 242 | 17.8 | 17.0 | 256 | 19.4 | 18.9 | -14 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 136 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 127 | 9.6 | 8.4 | +9 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 152 | 11.2 | 8.9 | 147 | 11.2 | 9.4 | +5 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 165 | 12.1 | 10.4 | 127 | 9.6 | 9.4 | +38 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 25 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 33 | 2.5 | 2.5 | -8 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,359 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,318 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +41 | |
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 resident population in Eschol Park in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (242 people or 17.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (220 people or 16.2%)
- Professionals (174 people or 12.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 636 people in total or 46.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Blair Athol employed 17.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 11.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 20.8% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Eschol Park and Blair Athol were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.2% compared to 11.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.2% compared to 8.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.8% compared to 8.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.8% compared to 20.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Eschol Park increased by 41 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Eschol Park between 2011 and 2016.