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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Ferntree Gully in 2021 than any other occupation.
Ferntree Gully'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 Ferntree Gully'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 Ferntree Gully in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,952 people or 21.1%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,280 people or 16.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,001 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,233 people in total or 51.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Upper Ferntree Gully employed 24.0% in Professionals; 14.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 11.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Ferntree Gully and Upper Ferntree Gully were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.3% compared to 11.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.3% compared to 14.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (21.1% compared to 24.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.9% compared to 13.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Ferntree Gully increased by 1,358 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Ferntree Gully were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,211 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+472 persons)
- Managers (+388 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-185 persons)
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