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Rowville (South)

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Rowville (South) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Rowville (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 Rowville (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
Rowville (South) - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Collier Ward %Number%Collier Ward %2016 to 2021
Managers29310.79.32398.99.0+54
Professionals69125.330.660122.427.3+90
Technicians and Trades Workers1365.04.61314.94.4+5
Community and Personal Service Workers38314.013.834512.914.6+38
Clerical and Administrative Workers65223.821.673027.224.4-78
Sales Workers36413.311.141015.313.1-46
Machinery Operators And Drivers562.01.8431.61.0+13
Labourers1194.45.61304.85.3-11
Not stated or inadequately described471.71.6552.00.8-8
Total employed persons aged 15+2,735100.0100.02,684100.0100.0+51
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 Rowville (South) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (691 females or 25.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (652 females or 23.8%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (383 females or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,726 females in total or 63.1% 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.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Rowville (South) and Collier Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (23.8% compared to 21.6%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (13.3% compared to 11.1%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (10.7% compared to 9.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (25.3% compared to 30.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Rowville (South) increased by 51 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+90 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-78 females)
  • Managers (+54 females)

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