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Nillumbik ShireCommunity profile

Eltham - Edendale

Occupation of employment

There were more male managers in Eltham - Edendale in 2021 than any other occupation.

Eltham - Edendale'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 Eltham - Edendale'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
Eltham - Edendale - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Nillumbik Shire %Number%Nillumbik Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers24724.721.724524.120.9+2
Professionals21121.122.322221.921.9-11
Technicians and Trades Workers21721.723.920920.623.9+8
Community and Personal Service Workers626.25.9696.85.8-7
Clerical and Administrative Workers696.95.7616.06.0+8
Sales Workers616.16.0787.77.0-17
Machinery Operators And Drivers464.65.3353.45.0+11
Labourers757.57.8908.98.0-15
Not stated or inadequately described131.31.560.61.5+7
Total employed persons aged 15+1,002100.0100.01,015100.0100.0-13
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 Eltham - Edendale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Managers (247 males or 24.7%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (217 males or 21.7%)
  • Professionals (211 males or 21.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 675 males in total or 67.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Nillumbik Shire employed 21.7% in Managers; 23.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 22.3% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Eltham - Edendale and Nillumbik Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (24.7% compared to 21.7%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (6.9% compared to 5.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (21.7% compared to 23.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (21.1% compared to 22.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Eltham - Edendale decreased by 13 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Eltham - Edendale between 2016 and 2021.

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