Australia
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers in Australia in 2016 than any other occupation.
Australia'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 Australia's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Australia - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Greater Capital Cities % | Number | % | Greater Capital Cities % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 875,701 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 836,414 | 15.6 | 14.9 | +39,287 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,057,621 | 18.9 | 21.5 | 989,437 | 18.4 | 21.2 | +68,184 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,221,347 | 21.8 | 20.6 | 1,212,983 | 22.6 | 21.5 | +8,364 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 348,190 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 299,768 | 5.6 | 5.7 | +48,422 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 349,804 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 348,872 | 6.5 | 7.5 | +932 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 386,252 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 358,714 | 6.7 | 7.0 | +27,538 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 602,527 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 594,222 | 11.1 | 10.0 | +8,305 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 655,158 | 11.7 | 10.5 | 612,144 | 11.4 | 10.1 | +43,014 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 111,235 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 113,407 | 2.1 | 2.2 | -2,172 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,607,835 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,365,961 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +241,874 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Australia in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,221,347 males or 21.8%)
- Professionals (1,057,621 males or 18.9%)
- Managers (875,701 males or 15.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,154,669 males in total or 56.3% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Greater Capital Cities employed 20.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 21.5% in Professionals; and 15.2% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Australia and Greater Capital Cities were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (11.7% compared to 10.5%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (21.8% compared to 20.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.9% compared to 21.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Australia increased by 241,874 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Australia were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+68,184 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+48,422 males)
- Labourers (+43,014 males)
- Managers (+39,287 males)