Maling Ward
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Maling Ward in 2016 than any other occupation.
Maling Ward'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 Maling Ward'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maling Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Boroondara % | Number | % | City of Boroondara % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,403 | 20.6 | 18.8 | 1,279 | 18.9 | 17.8 | +125 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,753 | 40.4 | 39.4 | 2,610 | 38.6 | 38.0 | +143 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 369 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 397 | 5.9 | 6.2 | -28 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 539 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 498 | 7.4 | 7.1 | +42 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 889 | 13.0 | 12.6 | 953 | 14.1 | 14.4 | -64 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 563 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 629 | 9.3 | 9.5 | -66 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 51 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 85 | 1.3 | 1.5 | -34 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 177 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 216 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -39 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 74 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 101 | 1.5 | 1.8 | -27 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,821 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,770 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +52 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Maling Ward in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,753 people or 40.4%)
- Managers (1,403 people or 20.6%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (889 people or 13.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,045 people in total or 74.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, City of Boroondara employed 39.4% in Professionals; 18.8% in Managers; and 12.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Maling Ward and City of Boroondara were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (20.6% compared to 18.8%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (40.4% compared to 39.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Maling Ward increased by 51 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2016 in Maling Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+143 persons)
- Managers (+125 persons)
- Sales Workers (-66 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-64 persons)