Keilor Park & District
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers in Keilor Park & District in 2021 than any other occupation.
Keilor Park & District'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 Park & District'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keilor Park & District - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Keilor % | Number | % | Keilor % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 90 | 14.4 | 22.5 | 76 | 10.7 | 19.6 | +14 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 88 | 14.0 | 19.8 | 72 | 10.2 | 17.1 | +16 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 158 | 25.2 | 22.4 | 188 | 26.5 | 23.0 | -30 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 31 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 34 | 4.8 | 4.9 | -3 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 54 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 69 | 9.7 | 6.9 | -15 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 36 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 62 | 8.7 | 9.4 | -26 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 72 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 90 | 12.7 | 8.6 | -18 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 76 | 12.1 | 7.7 | 90 | 12.7 | 7.9 | -14 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 9 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 28 | 3.9 | 2.6 | -19 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 627 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 709 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -82 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Keilor Park & District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (158 males or 25.2%)
- Managers (90 males or 14.4%)
- Professionals (88 males or 14.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 336 males in total or 53.6% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Keilor employed 22.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 22.5% in Managers; and 19.8% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Keilor Park & District and Keilor were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.5% compared to 6.5%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (12.1% compared to 7.7%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.4% compared to 22.5%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (14.0% compared to 19.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Keilor Park & District decreased by 82 between 2006 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Keilor Park & District between 2006 and 2021.