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Kilsyth South

Occupation of employment

There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Kilsyth South in 2021 than any other occupation.

Kilsyth South'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 South'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
Kilsyth South - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Maroondah %Number%City of Maroondah %2016 to 2021
Managers597.210.5617.78.9-2
Professionals17721.630.215619.727.2+21
Technicians and Trades Workers435.34.3425.34.4+1
Community and Personal Service Workers14217.316.011414.415.6+28
Clerical and Administrative Workers19623.920.923129.223.8-35
Sales Workers11113.610.211915.012.7-8
Machinery Operators And Drivers131.61.360.81.1+7
Labourers647.85.2506.35.0+14
Not stated or inadequately described131.61.6121.51.2+1
Total employed persons aged 15+819100.0100.0791100.0100.0+28
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 Kilsyth South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (196 females or 23.9%)
  • Professionals (177 females or 21.6%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (142 females or 17.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 515 females in total or 62.9% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Maroondah employed 20.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 30.2% in Professionals; and 16.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (13.6% compared to 10.2%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (23.9% compared to 20.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (21.6% compared to 30.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Managers (7.2% compared to 10.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Kilsyth South increased by 28 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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