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Lysterfield

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Lysterfield in 2021 than any other occupation.

Lysterfield'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 Lysterfield'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
Lysterfield - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Managers44122.015.945423.215.2-13
Professionals35717.820.832216.518.6+35
Technicians and Trades Workers47623.823.545323.224.9+23
Community and Personal Service Workers894.45.1914.75.1-2
Clerical and Administrative Workers1417.07.31105.67.3+31
Sales Workers1748.77.21939.98.4-19
Machinery Operators And Drivers1236.18.61326.88.7-9
Labourers1668.39.71678.69.9-1
Not stated or inadequately described361.82.0311.61.7+5
Total employed persons aged 15+2,003100.0100.01,953100.0100.0+50
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 male resident population in Lysterfield in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (476 males or 23.8%)
  • Managers (441 males or 22.0%)
  • Professionals (357 males or 17.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,274 males in total or 63.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 23.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.9% in Managers; and 20.8% in Professionals.

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (22.0% compared to 15.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (8.7% compared to 7.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (17.8% compared to 20.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.1% compared to 8.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Lysterfield increased by 50 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Lysterfield between 2016 and 2021.

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