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Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill)

Occupation of employment

There were more 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Manningham %Number%City of Manningham %2016 to 2021
Managers1,75815.217.11,38015.316.8+377
Professionals3,64531.630.32,59028.628.5+1,054
Technicians and Trades Workers1,16610.110.194610.510.5+220
Community and Personal Service Workers1,1019.59.08319.28.9+269
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,50613.013.61,23913.714.3+266
Sales Workers1,0989.59.81,04011.511.1+57
Machinery Operators And Drivers3382.92.72462.72.6+91
Labourers6835.95.45816.45.6+102
Not stated or inadequately described2632.31.91872.11.7+75
Total employed persons aged 15+11,549100.0100.09,046100.0100.0+2,503
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 resident population in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,645 people or 31.6%)
  • Managers (1,758 people or 15.2%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,506 people or 13.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,909 people in total or 59.8% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Manningham employed 30.3% in Professionals; 17.1% in Managers; and 13.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (31.6% compared to 30.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (15.2% compared to 17.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Doncaster (inc. Doncaster Hill) increased by 2,503 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+1,054 persons)
  • Managers (+377 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+269 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+266 persons)

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