Woodbine
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Woodbine in 2016 than any other occupation.
Woodbine'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 Woodbine'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Ingleburn % | Number | % | Ingleburn % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 121 | 10.0 | 7.6 | 117 | 9.0 | 8.0 | +4 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 169 | 14.0 | 16.0 | 180 | 13.9 | 16.1 | -11 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 171 | 14.2 | 12.7 | 207 | 15.9 | 14.1 | -36 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 129 | 10.7 | 11.3 | 153 | 11.8 | 9.6 | -24 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 187 | 15.5 | 17.2 | 240 | 18.5 | 19.9 | -53 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 127 | 10.5 | 9.3 | 125 | 9.6 | 8.9 | +2 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 152 | 12.6 | 12.2 | 140 | 10.8 | 11.4 | +12 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 127 | 10.5 | 12.0 | 131 | 10.1 | 10.3 | -4 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 25 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | +20 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,208 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,298 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -90 | |
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 Woodbine in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (187 people or 15.5%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (171 people or 14.2%)
- Professionals (169 people or 14.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 527 people in total or 43.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Ingleburn employed 17.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 12.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 16.0% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Woodbine and Ingleburn were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.0% compared to 7.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.2% compared to 12.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (14.0% compared to 16.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.5% compared to 17.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Woodbine decreased by 90 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Woodbine was for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-53 persons)