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Nillumbik ShireCommunity profile

Wattle Glen

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Wattle Glen in 2021 than any other occupation.

Wattle Glen'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 Wattle Glen'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
Wattle Glen - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Nillumbik Shire %Number%Nillumbik Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers9818.321.79017.120.9+8
Professionals10018.722.38816.721.9+11
Technicians and Trades Workers15028.023.916230.723.9-12
Community and Personal Service Workers315.85.9448.55.8-14
Clerical and Administrative Workers346.35.7397.46.0-5
Sales Workers366.76.0275.27.0+8
Machinery Operators And Drivers346.35.3254.75.0+9
Labourers519.57.8489.18.0+3
Not stated or inadequately described101.91.530.61.5+7
Total employed persons aged 15+536100.0100.0529100.0100.0+6
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 Wattle Glen in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (150 males or 28.0%)
  • Professionals (100 males or 18.7%)
  • Managers (98 males or 18.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 348 males in total or 64.9% of the employed male resident population.

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

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Wattle Glen and Nillumbik Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (28.0% compared to 23.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (9.5% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.7% compared to 22.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (18.3% compared to 21.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Wattle Glen increased by 7 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Wattle Glen between 2016 and 2021.

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