Blair Athol
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Blair Athol in 2016 than any other occupation.
Blair Athol'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 Blair Athol'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Athol - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Raby % | Number | % | Raby % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 126 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 139 | 9.6 | 8.5 | -13 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 307 | 20.8 | 12.4 | 287 | 19.9 | 13.4 | +20 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 176 | 11.9 | 15.5 | 198 | 13.7 | 16.3 | -22 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 129 | 8.8 | 10.6 | 119 | 8.2 | 9.8 | +10 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 250 | 17.0 | 17.8 | 273 | 18.9 | 19.0 | -23 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 166 | 11.3 | 10.5 | 121 | 8.4 | 10.7 | +45 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 131 | 8.9 | 11.5 | 136 | 9.4 | 10.6 | -5 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 154 | 10.4 | 10.7 | 136 | 9.4 | 9.8 | +18 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 35 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 36 | 2.5 | 2.0 | -1 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,474 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,445 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +29 | |
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 Blair Athol in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (307 people or 20.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (250 people or 17.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (176 people or 11.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 733 people in total or 49.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Raby employed 12.4% in Professionals; 17.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Blair Athol and Raby were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (20.8% compared to 12.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (11.9% compared to 15.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.9% compared to 11.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (8.8% compared to 10.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Blair Athol increased by 29 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Blair Athol between 2011 and 2016.