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Kew

Occupation of employment

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

Kew'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 Kew'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
Kew - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Deepdene %Number%Deepdene %2016 to 2021
Managers1,45122.427.51,42622.924.1+25
Professionals2,65741.137.52,53040.642.0+127
Technicians and Trades Workers5408.36.65188.38.4+22
Community and Personal Service Workers3886.04.33876.23.9+1
Clerical and Administrative Workers4406.85.84186.76.9+22
Sales Workers4527.08.54727.69.5-20
Machinery Operators And Drivers1342.13.41181.90.6+16
Labourers2754.23.62393.83.2+36
Not stated or inadequately described1432.22.11181.91.3+25
Total employed persons aged 15+6,472100.0100.06,226100.0100.0+246
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 Kew in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,657 males or 41.1%)
  • Managers (1,451 males or 22.4%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (540 males or 8.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,648 males in total or 71.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Deepdene employed 37.5% in Professionals; 27.5% in Managers; and 6.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Kew and Deepdene were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (41.1% compared to 37.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (8.3% compared to 6.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (6.0% compared to 4.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (22.4% compared to 27.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Kew increased by 246 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Kew was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+127 males)

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