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Northcote

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Northcote in 2021 than any other occupation.

Northcote'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 Northcote'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
Northcote - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Northcote (East) %Number%Northcote (East) %2006 to 2021
Managers2,56617.217.11,42512.912.6+1,141
Professionals6,68044.844.64,22338.338.0+2,457
Technicians and Trades Workers1,1067.47.41,0499.510.0+56
Community and Personal Service Workers1,2658.58.69068.28.0+359
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,51210.110.11,58114.314.0-69
Sales Workers8205.55.77516.86.8+68
Machinery Operators And Drivers2561.71.73072.83.1-51
Labourers5053.43.46175.66.0-113
Not stated or inadequately described2031.41.31631.51.5+40
Total employed persons aged 15+14,919100.0100.011,025100.0100.0+3,894
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (6,680 people or 44.8%)
  • Managers (2,566 people or 17.2%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,512 people or 10.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 10,758 people in total or 72.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Northcote (East) employed 44.6% in Professionals; 17.1% in Managers; and 10.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

There were no major differences between Northcote and Northcote (East) in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Northcote increased by 3,894 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Northcote were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+2,457 persons)
  • Managers (+1,141 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+359 persons)
  • Labourers (-113 persons)

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