Ruse
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Ruse in 2016 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
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruse - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Minto % | Number | % | Minto % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 233 | 8.6 | 7.1 | 245 | 8.6 | 6.2 | -12 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 372 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 408 | 14.3 | 12.7 | -36 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 434 | 16.0 | 12.9 | 471 | 16.5 | 14.1 | -37 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 304 | 11.2 | 12.4 | 290 | 10.1 | 10.9 | +14 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 512 | 18.8 | 14.3 | 546 | 19.1 | 16.6 | -34 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 253 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 269 | 9.4 | 9.1 | -16 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 311 | 11.4 | 14.8 | 308 | 10.8 | 15.7 | +3 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 258 | 9.5 | 12.3 | 258 | 9.0 | 13.6 | 0 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 44 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 63 | 2.2 | 1.2 | -19 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,721 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,858 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -137 | |
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 Ruse in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (512 people or 18.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (434 people or 16.0%)
- Professionals (372 people or 13.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,318 people in total or 48.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Minto employed 14.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 12.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.2% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Ruse and Minto were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (18.8% compared to 14.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.0% compared to 12.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.4% compared to 14.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.5% compared to 12.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Ruse decreased by 137 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Ruse between 2011 and 2016.