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Bundoora - Macleod

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Bundoora - Macleod in 2021 than any other occupation.

Bundoora - Macleod'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 Bundoora - Macleod'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
Bundoora - Macleod - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Reservoir Activity Area %Number%Reservoir Activity Area %2006 to 2021
Managers33217.610.021518.19.7+116
Professionals46124.423.826722.416.7+193
Technicians and Trades Workers29315.520.319516.421.1+97
Community and Personal Service Workers1256.67.3726.16.4+52
Clerical and Administrative Workers1518.07.61038.79.0+48
Sales Workers1548.24.51139.56.1+41
Machinery Operators And Drivers1337.19.5887.413.7+45
Labourers18810.014.512210.314.5+65
Not stated or inadequately described422.21.7141.22.8+28
Total employed persons aged 15+1,886100.0100.01,192100.0100.0+693
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 Bundoora - Macleod in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (461 males or 24.4%)
  • Managers (332 males or 17.6%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (293 males or 15.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,086 males in total or 57.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Reservoir Activity Area employed 23.8% in Professionals; 10.0% in Managers; and 20.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Bundoora - Macleod and Reservoir Activity Area were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (17.6% compared to 10.0%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (8.2% compared to 4.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.5% compared to 20.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (10.0% compared to 14.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Bundoora - Macleod increased by 694 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Bundoora - Macleod were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+193 males)
  • Managers (+116 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+97 males)
  • Labourers (+65 males)

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