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Milton

Occupation of employment

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

Milton'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 Milton'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
Milton - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%St Georges Basin - Basin View %Number%St Georges Basin - Basin View %2016 to 2021
Managers6720.712.65519.412.1+12
Professionals6319.58.74816.97.9+15
Technicians and Trades Workers8426.028.97325.730.7+11
Community and Personal Service Workers257.78.6207.07.0+5
Clerical and Administrative Workers72.23.131.13.9+4
Sales Workers165.08.4279.57.3-11
Machinery Operators And Drivers185.611.6217.414.6-3
Labourers319.615.93110.916.20
Not stated or inadequately described72.22.262.10.4+1
Total employed persons aged 15+323100.0100.0284100.0100.0+39
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 Milton in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (84 males or 26.0%)
  • Managers (67 males or 20.7%)
  • Professionals (63 males or 19.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 214 males in total or 66.3% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, St Georges Basin - Basin View employed 28.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.6% in Managers; and 8.7% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Milton and St Georges Basin - Basin View were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (19.5% compared to 8.7%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (20.7% compared to 12.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (9.6% compared to 15.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (5.6% compared to 11.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Milton increased by 39 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Milton between 2016 and 2021.

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