Nillumbik Shire
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Nillumbik Shire in 2016 than any other occupation.
Nillumbik Shire'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 Nillumbik Shire'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 | ||||||||
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| Nillumbik Shire - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Rural East % | Number | % | Rural East % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 5,054 | 15.5 | 14.4 | 4,910 | 14.8 | 14.6 | +144 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 8,457 | 26.0 | 24.8 | 8,243 | 24.9 | 24.9 | +214 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 4,684 | 14.4 | 18.8 | 5,000 | 15.1 | 18.8 | -316 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 3,379 | 10.4 | 9.6 | 3,084 | 9.3 | 9.6 | +295 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 4,835 | 14.8 | 14.1 | 5,211 | 15.8 | 12.7 | -376 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 3,018 | 9.3 | 6.3 | 3,300 | 10.0 | 7.1 | -282 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 928 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 962 | 2.9 | 3.5 | -34 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,810 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 1,733 | 5.2 | 7.7 | +77 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 411 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 637 | 1.9 | 1.1 | -226 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 32,576 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 33,080 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -504 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Nillumbik Shire in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (8,457 people or 26.0%)
- Managers (5,054 people or 15.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (4,835 people or 14.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 18,346 people in total or 56.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Rural East employed 24.8% in Professionals; 14.4% in Managers; and 14.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Nillumbik Shire and Rural East were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.3% compared to 6.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (26.0% compared to 24.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.4% compared to 18.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (5.6% compared to 7.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Nillumbik Shire decreased by 504 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Nillumbik Shire were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-376 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-316 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+295 persons)
- Sales Workers (-282 persons)