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Sunshine NIEC

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Sunshine NIEC in 2021 than any other occupation.

Sunshine NIEC'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 Sunshine NIEC'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
Sunshine NIEC - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%City of Brimbank %Number%City of Brimbank %2011 to 2021
Managers7778.49.75596.89.0+218
Professionals1,35214.613.588610.811.2+466
Technicians and Trades Workers1,89420.421.21,72821.122.5+166
Community and Personal Service Workers5445.95.64635.75.0+81
Clerical and Administrative Workers6827.47.96457.97.9+37
Sales Workers4995.45.94855.96.7+13
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,70018.318.11,45217.718.3+247
Labourers1,52316.415.01,56919.215.9-46
Not stated or inadequately described3083.33.23964.83.6-88
Total employed persons aged 15+9,276100.0100.08,185100.0100.0+1,090
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,894 males or 20.4%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (1,700 males or 18.3%)
  • Labourers (1,523 males or 16.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,117 males in total or 55.2% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Brimbank employed 21.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 18.1% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 15.0% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Sunshine NIEC and the City of Brimbank were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (16.4% compared to 15.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (14.6% compared to 13.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (8.4% compared to 9.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Sunshine NIEC increased by 1,091 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Sunshine NIEC were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+466 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+247 males)
  • Managers (+218 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+166 males)

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