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Altona North

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Altona North in 2021 than any other occupation.

Altona North'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 Altona North'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
Altona North - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Greater Melbourne %Number%Greater Melbourne %2016 to 2021
Managers82515.013.857912.513.2+246
Professionals1,34524.526.893720.225.0+408
Technicians and Trades Workers70312.812.169715.012.6+6
Community and Personal Service Workers4538.310.54419.510.2+12
Clerical and Administrative Workers79514.512.966514.313.9+130
Sales Workers4337.98.34569.89.7-23
Machinery Operators And Drivers3817.05.83738.05.6+8
Labourers4147.67.84058.78.1+9
Not stated or inadequately described1302.42.0841.81.7+46
Total employed persons aged 15+5,482100.0100.04,637100.0100.0+845
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 resident population in Altona North in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,345 people or 24.5%)
  • Managers (825 people or 15.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (795 people or 14.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,965 people in total or 54.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 26.8% in Professionals; 13.8% in Managers; and 12.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Altona North and Greater Melbourne were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.5% compared to 12.9%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (15.0% compared to 13.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (24.5% compared to 26.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (8.3% compared to 10.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Altona North increased by 845 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Altona North were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+408 persons)
  • Managers (+246 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+130 persons)

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