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Doncaster East

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Doncaster East in 2021 than any other occupation.

Doncaster East'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 Doncaster East'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
Doncaster East - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Bolin Ward %Number%Bolin Ward %2016 to 2021
Managers1,38619.020.51,26719.419.6+118
Professionals2,17829.926.71,81727.725.5+360
Technicians and Trades Workers1,08714.916.01,06016.217.0+26
Community and Personal Service Workers3825.26.13535.47.0+28
Clerical and Administrative Workers5717.87.45218.07.7+50
Sales Workers6508.98.36099.39.9+40
Machinery Operators And Drivers3865.34.83054.73.9+80
Labourers4936.88.34847.48.3+8
Not stated or inadequately described1602.21.91292.01.1+30
Total employed persons aged 15+7,293100.0100.06,551100.0100.0+742
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 Doncaster East in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,178 males or 29.9%)
  • Managers (1,386 males or 19.0%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,087 males or 14.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,651 males in total or 63.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Bolin Ward employed 26.7% in Professionals; 20.5% in Managers; and 16.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Doncaster East and Bolin Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (29.9% compared to 26.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (6.8% compared to 8.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (19.0% compared to 20.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.9% compared to 16.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Doncaster East increased by 742 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Doncaster East were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+360 males)
  • Managers (+118 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+80 males)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+50 males)

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