St Albans (North)
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers in St Albans (North) in 2016 than any other occupation.
St Albans (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 St Albans (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 | ||||||||
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| St Albans (North) - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Sunshine NIEC % | Number | % | Sunshine NIEC % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 256 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 218 | 6.3 | 6.2 | +38 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 345 | 8.5 | 11.2 | 273 | 7.9 | 9.8 | +72 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 911 | 22.4 | 20.2 | 827 | 23.9 | 21.5 | +84 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 244 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 163 | 4.7 | 5.4 | +81 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 232 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 248 | 7.2 | 7.9 | -16 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 247 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 185 | 5.3 | 5.2 | +62 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 823 | 20.3 | 17.8 | 762 | 22.0 | 21.1 | +61 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 879 | 21.7 | 21.6 | 664 | 19.2 | 19.3 | +215 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 122 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 122 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 0 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,059 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,462 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +597 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in St Albans (North) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (911 males or 22.4%)
- Labourers (879 males or 21.7%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (823 males or 20.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,613 males in total or 64.4% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Sunshine NIEC employed 20.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 21.6% in Labourers; and 17.8% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of St Albans (North) and Sunshine NIEC were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (20.3% compared to 17.8%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (22.4% compared to 20.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (8.5% compared to 11.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (5.7% compared to 6.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in St Albans (North) increased by 597 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2016 in St Albans (North) were for those employed as:
- Labourers (+215 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+84 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+81 males)
- Professionals (+72 males)