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Delahey

Occupation of employment

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

Delahey'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 Delahey'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
Delahey - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Brimbank %Number%City of Brimbank %2016 to 2021
Managers1507.99.71618.39.6-11
Professionals1829.513.51588.211.5+24
Technicians and Trades Workers43022.521.240020.720.9+30
Community and Personal Service Workers995.25.61025.35.8-3
Clerical and Administrative Workers1779.37.91397.27.5+38
Sales Workers1286.75.91266.56.7+2
Machinery Operators And Drivers41121.518.142021.718.2-9
Labourers31116.315.037519.417.1-64
Not stated or inadequately described402.13.2542.82.7-14
Total employed persons aged 15+1,909100.0100.01,935100.0100.0-26
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 Delahey in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (430 males or 22.5%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (411 males or 21.5%)
  • Labourers (311 males or 16.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,152 males in total or 60.3% 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 Delahey and the City of Brimbank were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (21.5% compared to 18.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (22.5% compared to 21.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.5% compared to 13.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (7.9% compared to 9.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Delahey decreased by 26 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Delahey was for those employed as:

  • Labourers (-64 males)

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