Highett Activity Centre
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Highett Activity Centre in 2016 than any other occupation.
Highett Activity Centre'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 Activity Centre'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 Activity Centre - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Boyd Ward % | Number | % | Boyd Ward % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 244 | 17.3 | 23.3 | 172 | 13.9 | 21.3 | +72 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 411 | 29.2 | 34.9 | 343 | 27.6 | 34.7 | +69 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 135 | 9.6 | 6.4 | 145 | 11.7 | 6.9 | -10 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 137 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 128 | 10.3 | 7.7 | +9 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 204 | 14.5 | 12.3 | 193 | 15.6 | 13.7 | +11 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 159 | 11.4 | 8.9 | 123 | 10.0 | 9.2 | +36 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 39 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 25 | 2.1 | 1.3 | +14 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 67 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 85 | 6.9 | 2.5 | -18 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 7 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 24 | 1.9 | 2.6 | -17 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,408 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,241 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +166 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 Activity Centre in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (411 people or 29.2%)
- Managers (244 people or 17.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (204 people or 14.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 859 people in total or 61.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Boyd Ward employed 34.9% in Professionals; 23.3% in Managers; and 12.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Highett Activity Centre and Boyd Ward were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (9.6% compared to 6.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.4% compared to 8.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (17.3% compared to 23.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (29.2% compared to 34.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Highett Activity Centre increased by 167 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Highett Activity Centre were for those employed as:
- Managers (+72 persons)
- Professionals (+69 persons)