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Sandhurst

Occupation of employment

There were more male managers in Sandhurst in 2021 than any other occupation.

Sandhurst'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 Sandhurst'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
Sandhurst - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Frankston City %Number%Frankston City %2016 to 2021
Managers39526.914.039427.613.3+1
Professionals27018.413.627219.112.4-2
Technicians and Trades Workers26518.128.326318.428.4+2
Community and Personal Service Workers775.25.9674.75.7+10
Clerical and Administrative Workers976.65.7986.95.8-1
Sales Workers1359.27.01419.98.1-6
Machinery Operators And Drivers875.910.7745.211.7+13
Labourers1147.812.6856.012.6+29
Not stated or inadequately described292.02.1322.22.0-3
Total employed persons aged 15+1,468100.0100.01,426100.0100.0+42
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 Sandhurst in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Managers (395 males or 26.9%)
  • Professionals (270 males or 18.4%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (265 males or 18.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 930 males in total or 63.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Frankston City employed 14.0% in Managers; 13.6% in Professionals; and 28.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Sandhurst and Frankston City were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (26.9% compared to 14.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.1% compared to 28.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (7.8% compared to 12.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (5.9% compared to 10.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Sandhurst increased by 42 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Sandhurst between 2016 and 2021.

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