Glenfield - Bardia
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Glenfield - Bardia in 2016 than any other occupation.
Glenfield - Bardia'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 Glenfield - Bardia'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield - Bardia - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Woodbine % | Number | % | Woodbine % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 455 | 8.8 | 10.0 | 309 | 8.8 | 9.0 | +145 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,212 | 23.4 | 14.0 | 711 | 20.2 | 13.9 | +501 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 691 | 13.3 | 14.2 | 455 | 12.9 | 15.9 | +236 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 534 | 10.3 | 10.7 | 330 | 9.4 | 11.8 | +204 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 882 | 17.0 | 15.5 | 692 | 19.7 | 18.5 | +189 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 390 | 7.5 | 10.5 | 317 | 9.0 | 9.6 | +73 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 472 | 9.1 | 12.6 | 343 | 9.8 | 10.8 | +129 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 453 | 8.7 | 10.5 | 326 | 9.3 | 10.1 | +126 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 94 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 32 | 0.9 | 0.4 | +62 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,183 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,519 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,664 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Glenfield - Bardia in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,212 people or 23.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (882 people or 17.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (691 people or 13.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,785 people in total or 53.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Woodbine employed 14.0% in Professionals; 15.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Glenfield - Bardia and Woodbine were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (23.4% compared to 14.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.1% compared to 12.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (7.5% compared to 10.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.7% compared to 10.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Glenfield - Bardia increased by 1,664 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Glenfield - Bardia were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+501 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+236 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+204 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+189 persons)