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Camberwell

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Camberwell in 2021 than any other occupation.

Camberwell'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 Camberwell'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
Camberwell - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Lynden Ward %Number%Lynden Ward %2006 to 2021
Managers1,43625.726.11,20723.123.7+229
Professionals2,17738.937.71,91836.834.9+259
Technicians and Trades Workers4227.57.84879.39.6-66
Community and Personal Service Workers3065.55.82635.05.0+43
Clerical and Administrative Workers4177.57.13917.58.1+26
Sales Workers3957.17.74498.68.6-54
Machinery Operators And Drivers1142.02.21072.12.5+7
Labourers2264.04.12765.35.4-51
Not stated or inadequately described901.61.41192.32.3-29
Total employed persons aged 15+5,593100.0100.05,220100.0100.0+373
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (2,177 males or 38.9%)
  • Managers (1,436 males or 25.7%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (422 males or 7.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,035 males in total or 72.1% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Lynden Ward employed 37.7% in Professionals; 26.1% in Managers; and 7.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of Camberwell and Lynden Ward was:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (38.9% compared to 37.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Camberwell increased by 373 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Camberwell were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+259 males)
  • Managers (+229 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-66 males)
  • Sales Workers (-54 males)

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