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Murrumbeena

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Murrumbeena in 2021 than any other occupation.

Murrumbeena'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 Murrumbeena'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
Murrumbeena - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Carnegie %Number%Carnegie %2016 to 2021
Managers56319.717.153619.417.1+27
Professionals92732.434.983230.132.7+94
Technicians and Trades Workers39313.813.041615.115.0-24
Community and Personal Service Workers1675.85.91575.75.6+9
Clerical and Administrative Workers2037.18.22408.78.5-38
Sales Workers2047.17.12208.08.3-17
Machinery Operators And Drivers1425.05.11174.24.1+24
Labourers2057.26.81977.16.9+7
Not stated or inadequately described572.02.0491.81.8+8
Total employed persons aged 15+2,857100.0100.02,770100.0100.0+87
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 Murrumbeena in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (927 males or 32.4%)
  • Managers (563 males or 19.7%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (393 males or 13.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,883 males in total or 65.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Carnegie employed 34.9% in Professionals; 17.1% in Managers; and 13.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Murrumbeena and Carnegie were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (19.7% compared to 17.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (32.4% compared to 34.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (7.1% compared to 8.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Murrumbeena increased by 87 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Murrumbeena was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+94 males)

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