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Northcote (East)

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Northcote (East) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Northcote (East)'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 Northcote (East)'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
Northcote (East) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Preston (West) %Number%Preston (West) %2016 to 2021
Managers77618.516.070218.714.4+74
Professionals1,73241.431.11,47839.327.9+254
Technicians and Trades Workers50011.915.647412.617.4+25
Community and Personal Service Workers2656.36.92596.97.5+6
Clerical and Administrative Workers2886.98.02647.08.4+24
Sales Workers2185.26.32246.07.9-6
Machinery Operators And Drivers1263.05.21263.46.40
Labourers2195.28.71915.19.4+28
Not stated or inadequately described551.32.2411.10.8+14
Total employed persons aged 15+4,185100.0100.03,761100.0100.0+424
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 Northcote (East) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,732 males or 41.4%)
  • Managers (776 males or 18.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (500 males or 11.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,008 males in total or 71.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Preston (West) employed 31.1% in Professionals; 16.0% in Managers; and 15.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Northcote (East) and Preston (West) were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (41.4% compared to 31.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (18.5% compared to 16.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (11.9% compared to 15.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (5.2% compared to 8.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Northcote (East) increased by 424 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Northcote (East) were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+254 males)
  • Managers (+74 males)

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