Altona Meadows
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Altona Meadows in 2021 than any other occupation.
Altona Meadows'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 Altona Meadows'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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| Altona Meadows - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Seabrook % | Number | % | Seabrook % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 876 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 741 | 8.2 | 10.7 | +135 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,718 | 19.9 | 24.5 | 1,335 | 14.8 | 15.6 | +383 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,237 | 14.4 | 13.9 | 1,424 | 15.8 | 15.7 | -187 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 962 | 11.2 | 10.7 | 831 | 9.2 | 7.6 | +131 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,309 | 15.2 | 14.7 | 1,538 | 17.1 | 18.3 | -229 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 727 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 844 | 9.4 | 9.4 | -117 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 826 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 1,006 | 11.2 | 9.7 | -180 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 753 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 1,077 | 11.9 | 10.5 | -324 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 212 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 223 | 2.5 | 2.6 | -11 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 8,617 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 9,019 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -402 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. 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 resident population in Altona Meadows in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,718 people or 19.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,309 people or 15.2%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,237 people or 14.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,264 people in total or 49.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Seabrook employed 24.5% in Professionals; 14.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 13.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Altona Meadows and Seabrook were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.6% compared to 7.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.7% compared to 7.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (19.9% compared to 24.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Altona Meadows decreased by 402 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Altona Meadows were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+383 persons)
- Labourers (-324 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-229 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-187 persons)