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Balwyn

Occupation of employment

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

Balwyn'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 Balwyn'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
Balwyn - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers72722.723.667122.022.9+56
Professionals1,23138.439.01,10636.338.6+125
Technicians and Trades Workers2628.28.52899.58.9-27
Community and Personal Service Workers1464.55.51695.56.1-23
Clerical and Administrative Workers2236.97.02407.97.1-17
Sales Workers2678.37.42678.88.10
Machinery Operators And Drivers953.02.5862.82.1+9
Labourers1805.64.71575.14.4+23
Not stated or inadequately described762.41.8652.11.7+11
Total employed persons aged 15+3,209100.0100.03,050100.0100.0+159
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 Balwyn in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,231 males or 38.4%)
  • Managers (727 males or 22.7%)
  • Sales Workers (267 males or 8.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,225 males in total or 69.3% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 39.0% in Professionals; 23.6% in Managers; and 7.4% in Sales Workers.

There were no major differences between Balwyn and City of Boroondara in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Balwyn increased by 159 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Balwyn were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+125 males)
  • Managers (+56 males)

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