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Estella - University

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Estella - University in 2021 than any other occupation.

Estella - University'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 Estella - University'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
Estella - University - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2016 to 2021
Managers16713.316.06410.515.6+102
Professionals26220.820.414423.318.9+118
Technicians and Trades Workers30324.020.914824.121.8+154
Community and Personal Service Workers15312.16.4559.16.2+97
Clerical and Administrative Workers423.36.1172.86.2+25
Sales Workers826.56.2619.96.9+21
Machinery Operators And Drivers937.410.7579.410.7+35
Labourers14611.611.26410.411.7+82
Not stated or inadequately described141.12.130.62.0+10
Total employed persons aged 15+1,260100.0100.0618100.0100.0+641
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 Estella - University in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (303 males or 24.0%)
  • Professionals (262 males or 20.8%)
  • Managers (167 males or 13.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 732 males in total or 58.1% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Australia employed 20.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.4% in Professionals; and 16.0% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Estella - University and Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.1% compared to 6.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (24.0% compared to 20.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (7.4% compared to 10.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (3.3% compared to 6.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Estella - University increased by 642 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+154 males)
  • Professionals (+118 males)
  • Managers (+102 males)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+97 males)

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