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Mornington Peninsula ShireCommunity profile

Red Hill Ward

Occupation of employment

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

Red Hill 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 Red Hill 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
Red Hill Ward - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Mornington Peninsula Shire %Number%Mornington Peninsula Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers83322.519.665924.618.1+174
Professionals70319.015.651819.314.8+185
Technicians and Trades Workers1,06628.827.968425.528.9+382
Community and Personal Service Workers38310.46.51214.56.2+262
Clerical and Administrative Workers932.54.21084.04.1-15
Sales Workers1674.57.11335.07.6+34
Machinery Operators And Drivers1012.76.41214.57.1-21
Labourers2536.910.829310.911.3-39
Not stated or inadequately described902.42.1441.71.8+45
Total employed persons aged 15+3,698100.0100.02,684100.0100.0+1,014
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 Red Hill Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,066 males or 28.8%)
  • Managers (833 males or 22.5%)
  • Professionals (703 males or 19.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,602 males in total or 70.4% 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 Red Hill Ward and Mornington Peninsula Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.4% compared to 6.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.0% compared to 15.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (6.9% compared to 10.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (2.7% compared to 6.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Red Hill Ward increased by 1,014 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+382 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+262 males)
  • Professionals (+185 males)
  • Managers (+174 males)

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