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South Yarra (N)

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in South Yarra (N) in 2021 than any other occupation.

South Yarra (N)'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 South Yarra (N)'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
South Yarra (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Carlton (P) %Number%Carlton (P) %2016 to 2021
Managers74119.910.565819.511.7+83
Professionals1,75047.143.51,53645.541.7+214
Technicians and Trades Workers1704.66.91795.36.6-9
Community and Personal Service Workers2316.211.82146.312.5+17
Clerical and Administrative Workers41311.19.939011.611.1+23
Sales Workers2256.17.32597.78.3-34
Machinery Operators And Drivers200.52.8260.82.3-6
Labourers862.35.8662.04.8+20
Not stated or inadequately described772.10.9471.40.9+30
Total employed persons aged 15+3,717100.0100.03,375100.0100.0+342
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in South Yarra (N) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,750 people or 47.1%)
  • Managers (741 people or 19.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (413 people or 11.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,904 people in total or 78.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Carlton (P) employed 43.5% in Professionals; 10.5% in Managers; and 9.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Yarra (N) and Carlton (P) were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (19.9% compared to 10.5%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (47.1% compared to 43.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (6.2% compared to 11.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (2.3% compared to 5.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South Yarra (N) increased by 342 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in South Yarra (N) were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+214 persons)
  • Managers (+83 persons)

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