Highett
Occupation of employment
There were more 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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Highett in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,296 people or 30.7%)
- Managers (863 people or 20.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (541 people or 12.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,700 people in total or 64.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre employed 33.4% in Professionals; 20.5% in Managers; and 13.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Highett and Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (9.6% compared to 7.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (30.7% compared to 33.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Highett increased by 997 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Highett were for those employed as:
- Managers (+370 persons)
- Professionals (+365 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+109 persons)