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Haberfield

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Haberfield in 2021 than any other occupation.

Haberfield'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 Haberfield's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Haberfield - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2016 to 2021
Managers36022.216.033220.915.6+28
Professionals58636.220.451432.418.9+72
Technicians and Trades Workers19612.120.922414.121.8-28
Community and Personal Service Workers945.86.41056.66.2-11
Clerical and Administrative Workers1116.96.11106.96.2+1
Sales Workers1187.36.21137.16.9+5
Machinery Operators And Drivers623.810.7694.310.7-7
Labourers835.111.2845.311.7-1
Not stated or inadequately described130.82.1372.32.0-24
Total employed persons aged 15+1,620100.0100.01,588100.0100.0+32
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Haberfield in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (586 males or 36.2%)
  • Managers (360 males or 22.2%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (196 males or 12.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,142 males in total or 70.5% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Australia employed 20.4% in Professionals; 16.0% in Managers; and 20.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Haberfield and Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (36.2% compared to 20.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (22.2% compared to 16.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.1% compared to 20.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (3.8% compared to 10.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Haberfield increased by 32 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Haberfield was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+72 males)

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