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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female community and personal service workers in Melton Township in 2021 than any other occupation.
Melton Township'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 Melton Township'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Melton Township in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (2,556 females or 22.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,409 females or 21.4%)
- Professionals (1,685 females or 15.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,650 females in total or 59.1% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Brookfield employed 22.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 21.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.8% in Professionals.
There were no major differences between Melton Township and Brookfield in 2021.
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Melton Township increased by 3,880 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Melton Township were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,383 females)
- Professionals (+742 females)
- Sales Workers (+502 females)
- Managers (+304 females)
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