Glen Iris
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Glen Iris in 2021 than any other occupation.
Glen Iris'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 Glen Iris'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Iris - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Lynden Ward % | Number | % | Lynden Ward % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 1,915 | 21.8 | 20.7 | 1,533 | 19.8 | 18.7 | +381 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,609 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 3,049 | 39.3 | 37.6 | +559 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 454 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 458 | 5.9 | 6.5 | -5 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 636 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 569 | 7.3 | 7.3 | +67 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 995 | 11.3 | 12.1 | 1,092 | 14.1 | 15.1 | -98 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 696 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 661 | 8.5 | 9.0 | +35 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 97 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 55 | 0.7 | 0.9 | +42 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 269 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 188 | 2.4 | 3.1 | +81 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 126 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 148 | 1.9 | 2.0 | -22 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 8,799 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,757 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,042 | |
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 Glen Iris in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,609 people or 41.0%)
- Managers (1,915 people or 21.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (995 people or 11.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,519 people in total or 74.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Lynden Ward employed 39.2% in Professionals; 20.7% in Managers; and 12.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Glen Iris and Lynden Ward were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (41.0% compared to 39.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (21.8% compared to 20.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Glen Iris increased by 1,042 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Glen Iris were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+559 persons)
- Managers (+381 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-98 persons)
- Labourers (+81 persons)