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City of Mitcham

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in the City of Mitcham in 2021 than any other occupation.

The City of Mitcham'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 the City of Mitcham'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
City of Mitcham - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2016 to 2021
Managers3,30019.216.02,74417.715.6+556
Professionals5,26030.720.44,63529.918.9+625
Technicians and Trades Workers2,67315.620.92,54316.421.8+130
Community and Personal Service Workers1,3287.76.41,1657.56.2+163
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,0866.36.11,0496.86.2+37
Sales Workers1,1226.56.21,1087.26.9+14
Machinery Operators And Drivers7404.310.76314.110.7+109
Labourers1,4148.211.21,3979.011.7+17
Not stated or inadequately described2431.42.12121.42.0+31
Total employed persons aged 15+17,152100.0100.015,484100.0100.0+1,668
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 City of Mitcham in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (5,260 males or 30.7%)
  • Managers (3,300 males or 19.2%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,673 males or 15.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 11,233 males in total or 65.5% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Australia employed 20.4% in Professionals; 16.0% in Managers; and 20.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the City of Mitcham and Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (30.7% compared to 20.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (19.2% compared to 16.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.3% compared to 10.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.6% compared to 20.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in City of Mitcham increased by 1,668 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in the City of Mitcham were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+625 males)
  • Managers (+556 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+163 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+130 males)

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