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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female professionals in Leichhardt Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.
Leichhardt Ward'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 Leichhardt Ward'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Leichhardt Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (4,350 females or 42.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,728 females or 16.7%)
- Managers (1,715 females or 16.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,793 females in total or 75.3% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Inner West Council area employed 43.5% in Professionals; 15.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 17.6% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Leichhardt Ward and Inner West Council area were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (16.7% compared to 15.5%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (42.0% compared to 43.5%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Managers (16.6% compared to 17.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Leichhardt Ward increased by 475 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Leichhardt Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+462 females)
- Managers (+274 females)
- Sales Workers (-91 females)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-88 females)
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