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Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)

Occupation of employment

There were more female professionals in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 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.

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 (inc. Doncaster Hill) - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Manningham %Number%City of Manningham %2016 to 2021
Managers67512.012.649011.511.4+184
Professionals1,87633.332.11,30430.530.4+571
Technicians and Trades Workers2554.54.01824.33.9+73
Community and Personal Service Workers75813.512.955913.112.7+199
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,05918.820.584919.922.2+210
Sales Workers61711.011.758813.813.5+29
Machinery Operators And Drivers410.70.7310.70.6+10
Labourers2334.13.71794.23.7+53
Not stated or inadequately described1172.11.8862.01.6+30
Total employed persons aged 15+5,631100.0100.04,272100.0100.0+1,358
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 female resident population in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,876 females or 33.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,059 females or 18.8%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (758 females or 13.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,693 females in total or 65.6% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Manningham employed 32.1% in Professionals; 20.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 12.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) and the City of Manningham were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (33.3% compared to 32.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (18.8% compared to 20.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) increased by 1,359 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+571 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+210 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+199 females)
  • Managers (+184 females)

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