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St Albans (North)

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in St Albans (North) in 2021 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.

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 (North) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Brimbank %Number%City of Brimbank %2016 to 2021
Managers2616.39.72566.39.6+5
Professionals4009.613.53458.511.5+55
Technicians and Trades Workers92222.121.291122.420.9+11
Community and Personal Service Workers2385.75.62446.05.8-6
Clerical and Administrative Workers2876.97.92325.77.5+55
Sales Workers2225.35.92476.16.7-25
Machinery Operators And Drivers87821.118.182320.318.2+55
Labourers80819.415.087921.717.1-71
Not stated or inadequately described1603.83.21223.02.7+38
Total employed persons aged 15+4,171100.0100.04,059100.0100.0+112
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 St Albans (North) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (922 males or 22.1%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (878 males or 21.1%)
  • Labourers (808 males or 19.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,608 males in total or 62.5% 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 St Albans (North) and the City of Brimbank were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (19.4% compared to 15.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (21.1% compared to 18.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (9.6% compared to 13.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (6.3% compared to 9.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in St Albans (North) increased by 112 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in St Albans (North) were for those employed as:

  • Labourers (-71 males)
  • Professionals (+55 males)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+55 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+55 males)

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