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Mornington Peninsula ShireCommunity profile

Nepean Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Nepean Ward'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 Nepean Ward'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
Nepean Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Mornington Peninsula Shire %Number%Mornington Peninsula Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers80420.619.655517.618.1+249
Professionals67517.315.643613.814.8+239
Technicians and Trades Workers1,12128.827.91,04032.928.9+81
Community and Personal Service Workers2225.76.51725.46.2+50
Clerical and Administrative Workers1503.84.21093.54.1+41
Sales Workers2456.37.12267.27.6+19
Machinery Operators And Drivers1794.66.41765.67.1+3
Labourers39010.010.838112.111.3+9
Not stated or inadequately described1012.62.1622.01.8+39
Total employed persons aged 15+3,897100.0100.03,157100.0100.0+740
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 Nepean Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,121 males or 28.8%)
  • Managers (804 males or 20.6%)
  • Professionals (675 males or 17.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,600 males in total or 66.7% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Mornington Peninsula Shire employed 27.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 19.6% in Managers; and 15.6% in Professionals.

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (17.3% compared to 15.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (20.6% compared to 19.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.6% compared to 6.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Nepean Ward increased by 740 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+249 males)
  • Professionals (+239 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+81 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+50 males)

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