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Williamstown

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Williamstown in 2021 than any other occupation.

Williamstown'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 Williamstown'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
Williamstown - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Newport %Number%Newport %2011 to 2021
Managers77826.323.165123.918.5+127
Professionals90630.629.782130.226.7+84
Technicians and Trades Workers38513.014.441015.118.6-25
Community and Personal Service Workers1565.36.11314.85.4+25
Clerical and Administrative Workers1966.67.21876.98.1+8
Sales Workers1866.36.01907.05.8-4
Machinery Operators And Drivers1063.65.3993.66.6+7
Labourers1926.56.81545.77.4+38
Not stated or inadequately described511.71.6732.72.9-23
Total employed persons aged 15+2,957100.0100.02,719100.0100.0+238
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 Williamstown in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (906 males or 30.6%)
  • Managers (778 males or 26.3%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (385 males or 13.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,069 males in total or 70.0% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Newport employed 29.7% in Professionals; 23.1% in Managers; and 14.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Williamstown and Newport were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (26.3% compared to 23.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (3.6% compared to 5.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (13.0% compared to 14.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Williamstown increased by 238 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Williamstown were for those employed as:

  • Managers (+127 males)
  • Professionals (+84 males)

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