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Kilsyth

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Kilsyth in 2021 than any other occupation.

Kilsyth'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 Kilsyth's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Kilsyth - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Managers449.09.64110.38.5+2
Professionals12525.726.48420.923.5+41
Technicians and Trades Workers296.04.8307.54.6-2
Community and Personal Service Workers8016.415.88020.015.5-1
Clerical and Administrative Workers10020.522.29323.024.9+7
Sales Workers6814.011.75313.113.6+15
Machinery Operators And Drivers51.01.930.71.9+2
Labourers224.56.0174.46.1+4
Not stated or inadequately described81.61.50--1.4+8
Total employed persons aged 15+487100.0100.0404100.0100.0+82
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Kilsyth in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (125 females or 25.7%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (100 females or 20.5%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (80 females or 16.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 305 females in total or 62.6% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 26.4% in Professionals; 22.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Kilsyth and the City of Knox were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (14.0% compared to 11.7%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (6.0% compared to 4.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (20.5% compared to 22.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (4.5% compared to 6.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Kilsyth increased by 83 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Kilsyth between 2016 and 2021.

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