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Walloon Rosewood Expansion area

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Walloon Rosewood Expansion area in 2021 than any other occupation.

Walloon Rosewood Expansion area'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 Walloon Rosewood Expansion area's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Walloon Rosewood Expansion area - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Ipswich %Number%City of Ipswich %2016 to 2021
Managers2057.89.61597.59.0+45
Professionals29411.116.424311.514.5+50
Technicians and Trades Workers43316.414.337117.515.1+62
Community and Personal Service Workers40815.514.029113.712.8+116
Clerical and Administrative Workers37514.213.728313.414.6+91
Sales Workers2368.98.72039.69.6+32
Machinery Operators And Drivers28610.89.823911.39.9+47
Labourers34513.111.531214.712.6+33
Not stated or inadequately described582.22.1190.91.8+38
Total employed persons aged 15+2,639100.0100.02,125100.0100.0+514
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Walloon Rosewood Expansion area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (433 people or 16.4%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (408 people or 15.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (375 people or 14.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,216 people in total or 46.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Ipswich employed 14.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 13.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Walloon Rosewood Expansion area and the City of Ipswich were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.4% compared to 14.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.1% compared to 11.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (11.1% compared to 16.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (7.8% compared to 9.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Walloon Rosewood Expansion area increased by 514 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Walloon Rosewood Expansion area were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+116 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+91 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+62 persons)
  • Professionals (+50 persons)

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