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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

Occupation of employment
Highett - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre %Number%Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre %2011 to 2021
Managers
86320.520.549315.314.9+370
Professionals
1,29630.733.493128.931.8+365
map this data in atlas.idTechnicians and Trades Workers42310.09.337811.811.9+45
Community and Personal Service Workers
4059.67.72959.28.8+109
Clerical and Administrative Workers
54112.813.149415.416.7+47
Sales Workers
3468.29.03149.88.8+32
Machinery Operators And Drivers
832.02.0782.42.7+5
map this data in atlas.idLabourers1974.74.61675.23.0+30
Not stated or inadequately described
591.41.8652.01.3-7

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).

Occupation of employment, 2021
Occupation of employment, 2021 Managers, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 20.5% Professionals, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 33.4% Technicians and Trades Workers, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 9.3% Community and Personal Service Workers, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 7.7% Clerical and Administrative Workers, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 13.1% Sales Workers, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 9.0% Machinery Operators And Drivers, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 2.0% Labourers, Hampton East (Moorabbin) Activity Centre: 4.6% Managers, Highett: 20.5% Professionals, Highett: 30.7% Technicians and Trades Workers, Highett: 10.0% Community and Personal Service Workers, Highett: 9.6% Clerical and Administrative Workers, Highett: 12.8% Sales Workers, Highett: 8.2% Machinery Operators And Drivers, Highett: 2.0% Labourers, Highett: 4.7%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data)
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Change in occupation of employment, 2011 to 2021
Change in occupation of employment, 2011 to 2021 Managers, Highett: +370 Professionals, Highett: +365 Technicians and Trades Workers, Highett: +45 Community and Personal Service Workers, Highett: +109 Clerical and Administrative Workers, Highett: +47 Sales Workers, Highett: +32 Machinery Operators And Drivers, Highett: +5 Labourers, Highett: +30
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2021 (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)

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