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Preston'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 Preston'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Preston in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (6,161 people or 33.7%)
- Managers (2,526 people or 13.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,181 people or 11.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 10,868 people in total or 59.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Darebin employed 34.3% in Professionals; 14.1% in Managers; and 11.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
There were no major differences between Preston and City of Darebin in 2021.
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Preston increased by 2,426 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Preston were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,426 persons)
- Managers (+651 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+157 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+124 persons)
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