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Mornington Peninsula ShireCommunity profile

Somerville

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Somerville in 2021 than any other occupation.

Somerville'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 Somerville'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
Somerville - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Mornington Peninsula Shire %Number%Mornington Peninsula Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers42413.919.639713.518.1+27
Professionals33611.015.62669.014.8+70
Technicians and Trades Workers1,01433.327.91,00434.128.9+10
Community and Personal Service Workers1685.56.51424.86.2+26
Clerical and Administrative Workers1294.24.21083.74.1+21
Sales Workers2006.67.12428.27.6-42
Machinery Operators And Drivers30310.06.434111.67.1-38
Labourers41013.510.839113.311.3+19
Not stated or inadequately described571.92.1551.91.8+2
Total employed persons aged 15+3,042100.0100.02,946100.0100.0+96
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 Somerville in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,014 males or 33.3%)
  • Managers (424 males or 13.9%)
  • Labourers (410 males or 13.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,848 males in total or 60.7% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Mornington Peninsula Shire employed 27.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 19.6% in Managers; and 10.8% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Somerville and Mornington Peninsula Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (33.3% compared to 27.9%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.0% compared to 6.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (13.9% compared to 19.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (11.0% compared to 15.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Somerville increased by 96 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Somerville was for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+70 males)

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