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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male professionals in Glenferrie Ward in 2021 than any other occupation.
Glenferrie 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 Glenferrie Ward's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Glenferrie Ward in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,614 males or 40.7%)
- Managers (802 males or 20.2%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (343 males or 8.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,759 males in total or 69.6% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Kew employed 41.1% in Professionals; 22.4% in Managers; and 8.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the male population of Glenferrie Ward and Kew was:
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (20.2% compared to 22.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Glenferrie Ward increased by 385 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Glenferrie Ward were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+166 males)
- Managers (+165 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+50 males)
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