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.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwyn North - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 1,963 | 19.5 | 13.8 | 1,519 | 16.9 | 12.5 | +444 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,556 | 35.4 | 26.8 | 3,228 | 35.8 | 22.5 | +328 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 655 | 6.5 | 12.1 | 598 | 6.6 | 13.6 | +56 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 747 | 7.4 | 10.5 | 642 | 7.1 | 8.2 | +104 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,310 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 1,380 | 15.3 | 15.9 | -71 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,017 | 10.1 | 8.3 | 925 | 10.3 | 10.2 | +91 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 173 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 183 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -10 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 428 | 4.3 | 7.8 | 355 | 3.9 | 8.7 | +73 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 195 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 173 | 1.9 | 2.0 | +21 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 10,041 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 9,007 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,034 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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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, Greater Melbourne employed 26.8% in Professionals; 13.8% in Managers; and 12.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Balwyn North and Greater Melbourne were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (35.4% compared to 26.8%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (19.5% compared to 13.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (6.5% compared to 12.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (1.7% compared to 5.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Balwyn North increased by 1,034 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Balwyn North were for those employed as:
- Managers (+444 persons)
- Professionals (+328 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+104 persons)
- Sales Workers (+91 persons)