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Balwyn

Occupation of employment

There were more 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers1,21419.419.71,08518.318.8+129
Professionals2,41038.440.32,15836.439.4+252
Technicians and Trades Workers3555.75.63746.35.9-19
Community and Personal Service Workers4617.47.74768.08.1-15
Clerical and Administrative Workers74211.811.878913.312.6-47
Sales Workers5899.48.261210.39.1-23
Machinery Operators And Drivers1101.81.41001.71.2+10
Labourers2574.13.52203.73.3+37
Not stated or inadequately described1332.11.71222.11.6+11
Total employed persons aged 15+6,270100.0100.05,936100.0100.0+334
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 resident population in Balwyn in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,410 people or 38.4%)
  • Managers (1,214 people or 19.4%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (742 people or 11.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,366 people in total or 69.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Boroondara employed 40.3% in Professionals; 19.7% in Managers; and 11.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.4% compared to 8.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (38.4% compared to 40.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Balwyn increased by 334 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+252 persons)
  • Managers (+129 persons)

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