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Glen Iris

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Glen Iris in 2021 than any other occupation.

Glen Iris'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 Glen Iris'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
Glen Iris - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Boroondara %Number%City of Boroondara %2016 to 2021
Managers1,15426.223.61,03325.922.9+121
Professionals1,72039.039.01,56639.238.6+153
Technicians and Trades Workers3437.88.53699.28.9-26
Community and Personal Service Workers2435.55.52095.26.1+33
Clerical and Administrative Workers2856.57.02686.77.1+17
Sales Workers3167.27.43177.98.1-1
Machinery Operators And Drivers831.92.5621.62.1+21
Labourers1904.34.71233.14.4+66
Not stated or inadequately described751.71.8461.21.7+28
Total employed persons aged 15+4,412100.0100.03,997100.0100.0+415
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Glen Iris in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,720 males or 39.0%)
  • Managers (1,154 males or 26.2%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (343 males or 7.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,217 males in total or 72.9% 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 difference between the jobs held by the male population of Glen Iris and the City of Boroondara was:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (26.2% compared to 23.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Glen Iris increased by 415 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+153 males)
  • Managers (+121 males)
  • Labourers (+66 males)

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