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Millbank

Occupation of employment

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

Millbank'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 Millbank'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
Millbank - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Woodgate %Number%Woodgate %2016 to 2021
Managers4310.517.3298.022.8+13
Professionals5413.115.45113.912.4+3
Technicians and Trades Workers8520.722.68924.321.4-5
Community and Personal Service Workers379.03.4226.04.8+15
Clerical and Administrative Workers184.41.4123.3--+6
Sales Workers276.66.3277.56.2-1
Machinery Operators And Drivers6916.814.45113.912.4+18
Labourers7317.813.57921.717.9-7
Not stated or inadequately described51.23.451.42.10
Total employed persons aged 15+411100.0100.0368100.0100.0+42
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 Millbank in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (85 males or 20.7%)
  • Labourers (73 males or 17.8%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (69 males or 16.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 227 males in total or 55.2% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Woodgate employed 22.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.5% in Labourers; and 14.4% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Millbank and Woodgate were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (9.0% compared to 3.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (17.8% compared to 13.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (4.4% compared to 1.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (10.5% compared to 17.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Millbank increased by 43 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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