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City of Knox

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in the City of Knox in 2021 than any other occupation.

The City of Knox'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 the City of Knox'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
City of Knox - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Chandler Ward %Number%Chandler Ward %2006 to 2021
Managers6,68215.914.26,27015.413.6+412
Professionals8,74920.816.96,15915.111.8+2,590
Technicians and Trades Workers9,87023.529.710,89126.730.8-1,021
Community and Personal Service Workers2,1485.15.11,6714.14.8+477
Clerical and Administrative Workers3,0587.36.13,0307.46.4+28
Sales Workers3,0247.27.03,4808.57.6-456
Machinery Operators And Drivers3,6118.68.74,19610.311.6-585
Labourers4,0859.710.64,23210.411.4-147
Not stated or inadequately described8432.01.77921.92.1+51
Total employed persons aged 15+42,071100.0100.040,721100.0100.0+1,350
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 City of Knox in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (9,870 males or 23.5%)
  • Professionals (8,749 males or 20.8%)
  • Managers (6,682 males or 15.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 25,301 males in total or 60.1% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Chandler Ward employed 29.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.9% in Professionals; and 14.2% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the City of Knox and Chandler Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (20.8% compared to 16.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (15.9% compared to 14.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (7.3% compared to 6.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.5% compared to 29.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in City of Knox increased by 1,350 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in the City of Knox were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+2,590 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (-1,021 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (-585 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+477 males)

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