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St Albans (South)

Occupation of employment

There were more labourers in St Albans (South) in 2021 than any other occupation.

St Albans (South)'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 (South)'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
St Albans (South) - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Brimbank %Number%City of Brimbank %2006 to 2021
Managers3976.28.82775.47.7+120
Professionals86713.616.85109.911.8+357
Technicians and Trades Workers89114.013.673314.215.4+158
Community and Personal Service Workers81712.811.04488.77.7+369
Clerical and Administrative Workers64410.113.468813.315.8-44
Sales Workers4477.08.64669.010.5-19
Machinery Operators And Drivers94614.811.879715.412.7+149
Labourers1,15618.113.31,04520.215.3+111
Not stated or inadequately described2223.52.81983.83.1+24
Total employed persons aged 15+6,387100.0100.05,162100.0100.0+1,225
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 St Albans (South) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Labourers (1,156 people or 18.1%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (946 people or 14.8%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (891 people or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,993 people in total or 46.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Brimbank employed 13.3% in Labourers; 11.8% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 13.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of St Albans (South) and the City of Brimbank were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (18.1% compared to 13.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.8% compared to 11.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.1% compared to 13.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.6% compared to 16.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in St Albans (South) increased by 1,225 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in St Albans (South) were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+369 persons)
  • Professionals (+357 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+158 persons)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+149 persons)

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