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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Rowville in 2021 than any other occupation.
Rowville'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 Rowville'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 male resident population in Rowville in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,142 males or 22.7%)
- Professionals (1,950 males or 20.7%)
- Managers (1,650 males or 17.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,742 males in total or 60.9% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, the City of Knox employed 23.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.8% in Professionals; and 15.9% in Managers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of Rowville and the City of Knox was:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (17.5% compared to 15.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Rowville increased by 44 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Rowville were for those employed as:
- Sales Workers (-158 males)
- Professionals (+127 males)
- Managers (+98 males)
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