Wantirna
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Wantirna in 2016 than any other occupation.
Wantirna'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 Wantirna'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantirna - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Friberg Ward % | Number | % | Friberg Ward % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 848 | 12.7 | 12.2 | 839 | 11.5 | 11.5 | +8 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,609 | 24.2 | 19.7 | 1,624 | 22.3 | 18.3 | -16 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 870 | 13.1 | 16.2 | 1,038 | 14.2 | 16.9 | -169 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 647 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 644 | 8.8 | 7.7 | +2 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,059 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 1,295 | 17.8 | 17.2 | -237 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 745 | 11.2 | 11.0 | 814 | 11.2 | 11.4 | -69 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 302 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 387 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -86 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 481 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 508 | 7.0 | 8.4 | -27 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 97 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 138 | 1.9 | 1.8 | -41 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,658 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,292 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -634 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Wantirna in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,609 people or 24.2%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,059 people or 15.9%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (870 people or 13.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,538 people in total or 53.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Friberg Ward employed 19.7% in Professionals; 15.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Wantirna and Friberg Ward were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (24.2% compared to 19.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (13.1% compared to 16.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.5% compared to 6.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (7.2% compared to 8.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Wantirna decreased by 634 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Wantirna were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-237 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-169 persons)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (-86 persons)
- Sales Workers (-69 persons)