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Oakleigh South

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Oakleigh South in 2021 than any other occupation.

Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh 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
Oakleigh South - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Glen Waverley %Number%Glen Waverley %2006 to 2021
Managers23515.218.217014.417.5+65
Professionals42527.533.221618.330.3+209
Technicians and Trades Workers26817.313.424620.916.0+22
Community and Personal Service Workers885.74.6705.94.8+18
Clerical and Administrative Workers1268.17.81109.48.4+15
Sales Workers1076.97.4927.88.3+14
Machinery Operators And Drivers1268.15.711810.05.4+8
Labourers1529.87.613111.27.2+20
Not stated or inadequately described241.62.1242.02.10
Total employed persons aged 15+1,547100.0100.01,180100.0100.0+367
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Oakleigh South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (425 males or 27.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (268 males or 17.3%)
  • Managers (235 males or 15.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 928 males in total or 60.0% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Glen Waverley employed 33.2% in Professionals; 13.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 18.2% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Oakleigh South and Glen Waverley were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.3% compared to 13.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.1% compared to 5.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (27.5% compared to 33.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (15.2% compared to 18.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Oakleigh South increased by 367 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Oakleigh South were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+209 males)
  • Managers (+65 males)

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