Upper Ferntree Gully
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Upper Ferntree Gully in 2021 than any other occupation.
Upper Ferntree Gully'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 Upper Ferntree Gully'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Ferntree Gully - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Victoria % | Number | % | Victoria % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 178 | 13.7 | 14.0 | 139 | 10.8 | 13.5 | +39 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 312 | 24.0 | 25.0 | 239 | 18.5 | 23.3 | +73 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 194 | 14.9 | 12.6 | 228 | 17.7 | 13.1 | -35 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 145 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 139 | 10.8 | 10.6 | +5 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 150 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 197 | 15.3 | 13.3 | -48 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 110 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 133 | 10.4 | 9.7 | -24 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 78 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 78 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 0 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 112 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 111 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 0 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 34 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 23 | 1.8 | 1.7 | +11 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,302 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,291 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +10 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 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 Upper Ferntree Gully in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (312 people or 24.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (194 people or 14.9%)
- Managers (178 people or 13.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 684 people in total or 52.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Victoria employed 25.0% in Professionals; 12.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.0% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Upper Ferntree Gully and Victoria were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.9% compared to 12.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (24.0% compared to 25.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Upper Ferntree Gully increased by 11 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Upper Ferntree Gully was for those employed as:
- Professionals (+73 persons)