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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Keilor Downs in 2021 than any other occupation.
Keilor Downs'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 Keilor Downs's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Keilor Downs in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (517 males or 23.1%)
- Professionals (333 males or 14.9%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (321 males or 14.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,171 males in total or 52.4% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, St Albans (South) employed 20.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.8% in Professionals; and 22.3% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Keilor Downs and St Albans (South) were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (11.5% compared to 6.6%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (14.9% compared to 10.8%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.4% compared to 22.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (11.8% compared to 18.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Keilor Downs decreased by 147 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Keilor Downs was for those employed as:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (-82 males)
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