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Clayton

Occupation of employment

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

Clayton'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 Clayton'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
Clayton - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Monash %Number%City of Monash %2016 to 2021
Managers3917.316.43409.116.9+51
Professionals1,41126.430.31,04427.929.0+367
Technicians and Trades Workers79614.914.959015.815.9+206
Community and Personal Service Workers3857.25.32737.35.4+112
Clerical and Administrative Workers4037.57.93118.38.2+92
Sales Workers4227.97.43379.08.3+85
Machinery Operators And Drivers63111.86.63118.35.9+320
Labourers77414.58.845912.38.5+315
Not stated or inadequately described1332.52.2742.01.9+59
Total employed persons aged 15+5,346100.0100.03,739100.0100.0+1,607
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 male resident population in Clayton in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,411 males or 26.4%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (796 males or 14.9%)
  • Labourers (774 males or 14.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,981 males in total or 55.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Monash employed 30.3% in Professionals; 14.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 8.8% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Clayton and the City of Monash were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.5% compared to 8.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.8% compared to 6.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (7.3% compared to 16.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (26.4% compared to 30.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Clayton increased by 1,607 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Clayton were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+367 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+320 males)
  • Labourers (+315 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+206 males)

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