Clyde North (Grices to Thompsons)
Volunteer work
In Clyde North (Grices to Thompsons) 8.5% of the male population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2021. This was a smaller proportion than Pearcedale.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Clyde North (Grices to Thompsons) include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Persons aged 15 years and over.
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| Clyde North (Grices to Thompsons) - Males aged 15+ (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Volunteer status | Number | % | Pearcedale % | Number | % | Pearcedale % | 2006 to 2021 | |
 Volunteer | 307 | 8.5 | 11.0 | 8 | 19.9 | 11.4 | +299 | 9001 |
| Not a volunteer | 3,158 | 87.8 | 84.4 | 28 | 72.7 | 82.0 | +3,130 | 9002 |
| Volunteer work not stated | 130 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 3 | 7.4 | 6.6 | +127 | 9003 |
| Total persons aged 15+ | 3,595 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 39 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +3,556 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the male population in Clyde North (Grices to Thompsons) in 2021 compared to Pearcedale shows that there was a lower proportion of males who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 8.5% of the male population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 11.0% for Pearcedale.
Emerging groups
The number of male volunteers in Clyde North (Grices to Thompsons) increased by 299 males between 2006 and 2021.