Ruse
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Ruse in 2021 than any other occupation.
Ruse'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 Ruse'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 2021. 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 Ruse in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (401 people or 16.4%)
- Professionals (368 people or 15.0%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (324 people or 13.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,093 people in total or 44.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Macarthur Region employed 15.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 18.7% in Professionals; and 11.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Ruse and Macarthur Region were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.2% compared to 11.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.6% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.0% compared to 18.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.0% compared to 11.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Ruse decreased by 409 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Ruse were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-150 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-145 persons)
- Sales Workers (-64 persons)