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Maranoa Ward

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Maranoa Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.

Maranoa 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 Maranoa Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Maranoa Ward - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Balwyn %Number%Balwyn %2011 to 2021
Managers1,55020.319.41,31217.417.6+238
Professionals2,75636.138.42,64635.036.1+109
Technicians and Trades Workers4525.95.75307.06.6-78
Community and Personal Service Workers5417.17.45677.57.5-26
Clerical and Administrative Workers96412.611.81,11214.713.9-149
Sales Workers7469.89.475310.09.6-7
Machinery Operators And Drivers1331.71.81091.41.7+24
Labourers3224.24.13054.04.0+16
Not stated or inadequately described1702.22.12233.03.0-53
Total employed persons aged 15+7,641100.0100.07,560100.0100.0+81
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Maranoa Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,756 people or 36.1%)
  • Managers (1,550 people or 20.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (964 people or 12.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,270 people in total or 69.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Balwyn employed 38.4% in Professionals; 19.4% in Managers; and 11.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Maranoa Ward and Balwyn was:

  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (36.1% compared to 38.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Maranoa Ward increased by 81 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Maranoa Ward were for those employed as:

  • Managers (+238 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-149 persons)
  • Professionals (+109 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-78 persons)

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