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Laverton

Occupation of employment

There were more labourers in Laverton in 2021 than any other occupation.

Laverton'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 Laverton'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
Laverton - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Newport %Number%Newport %2016 to 2021
Managers1687.620.51406.718.6+28
Professionals33014.834.224711.732.3+83
Technicians and Trades Workers34015.38.832215.39.9+18
Community and Personal Service Workers27212.28.024911.88.2+23
Clerical and Administrative Workers24511.012.822210.613.7+23
Sales Workers1396.26.71627.77.4-23
Machinery Operators And Drivers30013.53.229414.03.5+6
Labourers38417.34.641019.54.6-26
Not stated or inadequately described532.41.3582.81.7-5
Total employed persons aged 15+2,225100.0100.02,104100.0100.0+121
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 Laverton in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Labourers (384 people or 17.3%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (340 people or 15.3%)
  • Professionals (330 people or 14.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,054 people in total or 47.4% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Newport employed 4.6% in Labourers; 8.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 34.2% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Laverton and Newport were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (17.3% compared to 4.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (13.5% compared to 3.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (14.8% compared to 34.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (7.6% compared to 20.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Laverton increased by 121 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+83 persons)

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