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Glenferrie Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Glenferrie Ward'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 Glenferrie Ward'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
Glenferrie Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers80220.223.669318.722.9+109
Professionals1,61440.739.01,55341.938.6+60
Technicians and Trades Workers3438.78.53308.98.9+12
Community and Personal Service Workers2526.45.52817.66.1-29
Clerical and Administrative Workers2977.57.02667.27.1+30
Sales Workers2736.97.43188.68.1-46
Machinery Operators And Drivers1152.92.5501.42.1+65
Labourers2035.14.71724.64.4+31
Not stated or inadequately described611.51.8381.01.7+23
Total employed persons aged 15+3,964100.0100.03,704100.0100.0+259
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 Glenferrie Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,614 males or 40.7%)
  • Managers (802 males or 20.2%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (343 males or 8.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,759 males in total or 69.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 39.0% in Professionals; 23.6% in Managers; and 8.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Glenferrie Ward and the City of Boroondara were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (40.7% compared to 39.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (20.2% compared to 23.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Glenferrie Ward increased by 260 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+109 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+65 males)
  • Professionals (+60 males)

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