Templestowe Lower
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Templestowe Lower in 2021 than any other occupation.
Templestowe Lower'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 Templestowe Lower's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Templestowe Lower - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Ruffey Ward % | Number | % | Ruffey Ward % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 1,091 | 17.0 | 16.8 | 890 | 14.7 | 16.0 | +201 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,018 | 31.4 | 31.8 | 1,689 | 27.9 | 28.2 | +328 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 653 | 10.2 | 9.8 | 677 | 11.2 | 10.5 | -25 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 566 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 427 | 7.1 | 6.6 | +138 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 870 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 1,027 | 17.0 | 16.3 | -158 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 623 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 696 | 11.5 | 11.8 | -74 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 168 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 186 | 3.1 | 2.8 | -19 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 322 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 345 | 5.7 | 5.5 | -23 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 116 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 120 | 2.0 | 2.4 | -4 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,428 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,061 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +366 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Templestowe Lower in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,018 people or 31.4%)
- Managers (1,091 people or 17.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (870 people or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,979 people in total or 61.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Ruffey Ward employed 31.8% in Professionals; 16.8% in Managers; and 13.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
There were no major differences between Templestowe Lower and Ruffey Ward in 2021.
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Templestowe Lower increased by 367 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Templestowe Lower were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+328 persons)
- Managers (+201 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-158 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+138 persons)