Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)
Occupation of employment
There were more male professionals in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)'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 (inc. Doncaster Hill)'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
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| Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Australia % | Number | % | Australia % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 893 | 18.8 | 15.6 | 792 | 17.8 | 15.6 | +101 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,281 | 26.9 | 18.9 | 1,244 | 28.0 | 18.4 | +37 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 762 | 16.0 | 21.8 | 709 | 16.0 | 22.6 | +54 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 269 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 240 | 5.4 | 5.6 | +29 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 389 | 8.2 | 6.2 | 356 | 8.0 | 6.5 | +33 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 446 | 9.4 | 6.9 | 431 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +15 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 216 | 4.5 | 10.7 | 218 | 4.9 | 11.1 | -2 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 405 | 8.5 | 11.7 | 324 | 7.3 | 11.4 | +81 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 100 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 124 | 2.8 | 2.1 | -25 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,765 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,442 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +323 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,281 males or 26.9%)
- Managers (893 males or 18.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (762 males or 16.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,936 males in total or 61.6% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Australia employed 18.9% in Professionals; 15.6% in Managers; and 21.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (26.9% compared to 18.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.5% compared to 10.7%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.0% compared to 21.8%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (8.5% compared to 11.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) increased by 323 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) were for those employed as:
- Managers (+101 males)
- Labourers (+81 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+54 males)