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Airport West (N)

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Airport West (N) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Airport West (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 Airport West (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
Airport West (N) - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Essendon West %Number%Essendon West %2016 to 2021
Managers34015.824.127014.621.5+70
Professionals39618.425.531116.822.9+85
Technicians and Trades Workers53024.719.544223.919.3+88
Community and Personal Service Workers1436.73.01196.47.9+24
Clerical and Administrative Workers1728.07.11427.76.5+30
Sales Workers1225.74.61477.97.4-25
Machinery Operators And Drivers1918.94.620110.85.7-10
Labourers21610.18.31769.57.6+40
Not stated or inadequately described411.92.1452.41.1-4
Total employed persons aged 15+2,149100.0100.01,853100.0100.0+296
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 male resident population in Airport West (N) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (530 males or 24.7%)
  • Professionals (396 males or 18.4%)
  • Managers (340 males or 15.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,266 males in total or 58.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Essendon West employed 19.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 25.5% in Professionals; and 24.1% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Airport West (N) and Essendon West were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (24.7% compared to 19.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.9% compared to 4.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (15.8% compared to 24.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.4% compared to 25.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Airport West (N) increased by 296 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+88 males)
  • Professionals (+85 males)
  • Managers (+70 males)

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