Raby
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Raby in 2016 than any other occupation.
Raby'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 Raby'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
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 Raby in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (548 people or 17.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (477 people or 15.5%)
- Professionals (383 people or 12.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,408 people in total or 45.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Eschol Park employed 17.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 16.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.8% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Raby and Eschol Park were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.0% compared to 7.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.7% compared to 12.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Raby decreased by 175 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Raby were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-72 persons)
- Professionals (-53 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-52 persons)