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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2021 than any other occupation.
Dandenong Foothills Policy Area'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 Dandenong Foothills Policy Area'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,378 people or 21.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,577 people or 16.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,173 people or 13.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,128 people in total or 52.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Dobson Ward employed 22.6% in Professionals; 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
There were no major differences between Dandenong Foothills Policy Area and Dobson Ward in 2021.
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area increased by 953 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,137 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+425 persons)
- Managers (+369 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-326 persons)
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