Mornington Peninsula Shire
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Mornington Peninsula Shire in 2021 than any other occupation.
Mornington Peninsula Shire'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 Mornington Peninsula Shire'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 | ||||||||
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| Mornington Peninsula Shire - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Green Wedge % | Number | % | Green Wedge % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 11,921 | 15.7 | 25.6 | 7,686 | 13.3 | 22.2 | +4,235 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 15,422 | 20.4 | 20.8 | 9,931 | 17.2 | 19.4 | +5,491 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 12,759 | 16.8 | 15.2 | 10,731 | 18.6 | 16.3 | +2,028 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 9,177 | 12.1 | 7.4 | 5,815 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +3,362 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 8,704 | 11.5 | 10.7 | 7,422 | 12.8 | 12.6 | +1,282 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 7,142 | 9.4 | 7.1 | 6,528 | 11.3 | 8.1 | +614 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 2,789 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2,900 | 5.0 | 3.4 | -111 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 6,450 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 5,734 | 9.9 | 9.5 | +716 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 1,412 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1,056 | 1.8 | 1.8 | +356 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 75,773 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 57,803 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +17,970 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 Mornington Peninsula Shire in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (15,422 people or 20.4%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (12,759 people or 16.8%)
- Managers (11,921 people or 15.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 40,102 people in total or 52.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Green Wedge employed 20.8% in Professionals; 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 25.6% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Mornington Peninsula Shire and Green Wedge were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.1% compared to 7.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.4% compared to 7.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.8% compared to 15.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (15.7% compared to 25.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Mornington Peninsula Shire increased by 17,970 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Mornington Peninsula Shire were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+5,491 persons)
- Managers (+4,235 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+3,362 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+2,028 persons)