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Phillip Island Balance

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Phillip Island Balance in 2021 than any other occupation.

Phillip Island Balance'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 Phillip Island Balance'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
Phillip Island Balance - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Phillip Island %Number%Phillip Island %2006 to 2021
Managers10517.516.95716.220.8+47
Professionals11118.515.63810.810.1+72
Technicians and Trades Workers17128.528.711632.630.5+54
Community and Personal Service Workers477.87.7226.35.7+25
Clerical and Administrative Workers193.23.092.62.3+10
Sales Workers396.56.9267.37.1+13
Machinery Operators And Drivers284.75.4308.57.8-2
Labourers7712.813.45314.913.6+24
Not stated or inadequately described111.82.230.82.1+8
Total employed persons aged 15+601100.0100.0358100.0100.0+243
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Phillip Island Balance in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (171 males or 28.5%)
  • Professionals (111 males or 18.5%)
  • Managers (105 males or 17.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 387 males in total or 64.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Phillip Island employed 28.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.6% in Professionals; and 16.9% in Managers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of Phillip Island Balance and Phillip Island was:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.5% compared to 15.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Phillip Island Balance increased by 243 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Phillip Island Balance were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+72 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+54 males)

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