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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female professionals in Highett in 2021 than any other occupation.
Highett'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 Highett's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Highett in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (728 females or 34.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (381 females or 17.9%)
- Managers (348 females or 16.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,457 females in total or 68.6% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Brighton employed 37.8% in Professionals; 17.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 20.0% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Highett and Brighton were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.9% compared to 9.9%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (3.1% compared to 1.3%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Managers (16.4% compared to 20.0%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (34.3% compared to 37.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Highett increased by 724 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Highett were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+302 females)
- Managers (+210 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+133 females)
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