City of Monash
Occupation of employment
There were more male professionals in the City of Monash in 2021 than any other occupation.
The City of Monash'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 the City of Monash's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| City of Monash - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 7,986 | 16.4 | 16.1 | 6,556 | 15.6 | 15.3 | +1,430 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 14,769 | 30.3 | 23.6 | 11,616 | 27.6 | 21.5 | +3,153 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 7,255 | 14.9 | 19.3 | 7,369 | 17.5 | 21.3 | -114 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 2,589 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 2,195 | 5.2 | 5.2 | +394 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 3,868 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 3,588 | 8.5 | 7.6 | +280 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 3,612 | 7.4 | 6.5 | 3,535 | 8.4 | 7.3 | +77 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3,226 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 2,701 | 6.4 | 9.6 | +525 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 4,273 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 3,581 | 8.5 | 9.7 | +692 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 1,085 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 942 | 2.2 | 2.5 | +143 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 48,664 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 42,083 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +6,581 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in City of Monash in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (14,769 males or 30.3%)
- Managers (7,986 males or 16.4%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (7,255 males or 14.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 30,010 males in total or 61.7% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 23.6% in Professionals; 16.1% in Managers; and 19.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the City of Monash and Greater Melbourne were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (30.3% compared to 23.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.9% compared to 19.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.6% compared to 9.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in City of Monash increased by 6,581 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in the City of Monash were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+3,153 males)
- Managers (+1,430 males)
- Labourers (+692 males)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+525 males)