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Springfield

Occupation of employment

There were more female professionals in Springfield in 2021 than any other occupation.

Springfield'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 Springfield'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
Springfield - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Ipswich %Number%City of Ipswich %2016 to 2021
Managers1337.28.51428.67.9-9
Professionals44023.820.431819.318.4+122
Technicians and Trades Workers713.84.7794.84.5-8
Community and Personal Service Workers34918.920.430818.719.2+41
Clerical and Administrative Workers42222.821.541225.023.8+10
Sales Workers20611.111.421413.013.1-8
Machinery Operators And Drivers382.12.6372.22.2+1
Labourers1538.38.81217.39.5+32
Not stated or inadequately described372.01.8181.11.4+19
Total employed persons aged 15+1,849100.0100.01,649100.0100.0+200
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 female resident population in Springfield in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (440 females or 23.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (422 females or 22.8%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (349 females or 18.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,211 females in total or 65.5% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Ipswich employed 20.4% in Professionals; 21.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 20.4% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Springfield and the City of Ipswich were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (23.8% compared to 20.4%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (22.8% compared to 21.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (18.9% compared to 20.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Managers (7.2% compared to 8.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Springfield increased by 200 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+122 females)

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