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Balwyn North

Occupation of employment

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

Balwyn North'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 North'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 North - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers1,96319.519.71,67618.018.8+287
Professionals3,55635.440.33,27335.139.4+283
Technicians and Trades Workers6556.55.66426.95.9+13
Community and Personal Service Workers7477.47.77397.98.1+8
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,31013.011.81,21313.012.6+97
Sales Workers1,01710.18.21,05211.39.1-35
Machinery Operators And Drivers1731.71.41531.61.2+20
Labourers4284.33.53934.23.3+35
Not stated or inadequately described1951.91.71822.01.6+13
Total employed persons aged 15+10,041100.0100.09,323100.0100.0+718
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 North in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,556 people or 35.4%)
  • Managers (1,963 people or 19.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,310 people or 13.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,829 people in total or 68.0% 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 North and the City of Boroondara were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.1% compared to 8.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.0% compared to 11.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (35.4% compared to 40.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Balwyn North increased by 718 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+287 persons)
  • Professionals (+283 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+97 persons)

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