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Brunswick East

Occupation of employment

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

Brunswick East'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 Brunswick East'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
Brunswick East - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Merri-bek %Number%City of Merri-bek %2006 to 2021
Managers75615.012.425110.48.7+505
Professionals2,44648.539.096740.129.9+1,478
Technicians and Trades Workers1823.64.11084.54.5+73
Community and Personal Service Workers50210.013.225810.711.7+243
Clerical and Administrative Workers69713.817.047319.624.6+224
Sales Workers2875.78.12239.211.8+64
Machinery Operators And Drivers220.40.9180.71.5+4
Labourers911.83.8913.85.60
Not stated or inadequately described491.01.5200.91.7+28
Total employed persons aged 15+5,040100.0100.02,413100.0100.0+2,627
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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, 2006 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 Brunswick East in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,446 females or 48.5%)
  • Managers (756 females or 15.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (697 females or 13.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,899 females in total or 77.4% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Merri-bek employed 39.0% in Professionals; 12.4% in Managers; and 17.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Brunswick East and the City of Merri-bek were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (48.5% compared to 39.0%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (15.0% compared to 12.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.0% compared to 13.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (13.8% compared to 17.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Brunswick East increased by 2,627 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Brunswick East were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,478 females)
  • Managers (+505 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+243 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+224 females)

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