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Balwyn

Occupation of employment

There were more female 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 females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers48615.915.941114.214.5+75
Professionals1,18438.741.51,05136.440.1+133
Technicians and Trades Workers913.02.7883.02.6+3
Community and Personal Service Workers31810.49.930610.610.3+12
Clerical and Administrative Workers52217.016.655719.318.4-35
Sales Workers31710.49.134311.910.1-26
Machinery Operators And Drivers120.40.490.30.3+3
Labourers752.42.3672.32.2+8
Not stated or inadequately described541.81.5551.91.5-1
Total employed persons aged 15+3,062100.0100.02,887100.0100.0+175
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 female resident population in Balwyn in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,184 females or 38.7%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (522 females or 17.0%)
  • Managers (486 females or 15.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,192 females in total or 71.6% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 41.5% in Professionals; 16.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.9% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Balwyn and the City of Boroondara were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (10.4% compared to 9.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (38.7% compared to 41.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Balwyn increased by 175 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+133 females)
  • Managers (+75 females)

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