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Wantirna South

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Wantirna South in 2021 than any other occupation.

Wantirna South'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 Wantirna South's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Wantirna South - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Collier Ward %Number%Collier Ward %2016 to 2021
Managers50010.29.34249.49.0+76
Professionals1,45829.730.61,26628.027.3+192
Technicians and Trades Workers1893.94.61743.84.4+15
Community and Personal Service Workers68914.013.860713.414.6+82
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,08622.121.61,07023.724.4+16
Sales Workers56811.611.161013.513.1-42
Machinery Operators And Drivers731.51.8711.61.0+2
Labourers2515.15.62265.05.3+25
Not stated or inadequately described921.91.6741.60.8+18
Total employed persons aged 15+4,905100.0100.04,522100.0100.0+383
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Wantirna South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,458 females or 29.7%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,086 females or 22.1%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (689 females or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,233 females in total or 65.9% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Collier Ward employed 30.6% in Professionals; 21.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 13.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

There were no major differences between Wantirna South and Collier Ward in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Wantirna South increased by 383 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Wantirna South were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+192 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+82 females)
  • Managers (+76 females)

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