Bayside Council area
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Bayside Council area in 2016 than any other occupation.
Bayside Council area'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 Bayside Council area'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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| Bayside Council area - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | SSROC region % | Number | % | SSROC region % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 9,195 | 12.1 | 14.7 | 7,128 | 11.2 | 14.2 | +2,067 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 17,203 | 22.6 | 29.6 | 13,277 | 20.9 | 29.0 | +3,926 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 9,090 | 11.9 | 10.5 | 8,106 | 12.7 | 11.0 | +984 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 7,751 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 6,066 | 9.5 | 8.8 | +1,685 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 11,458 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 11,024 | 17.3 | 15.8 | +434 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 7,629 | 10.0 | 8.9 | 6,240 | 9.8 | 8.8 | +1,389 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 4,792 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 4,494 | 7.1 | 4.3 | +298 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 7,450 | 9.8 | 6.6 | 5,843 | 9.2 | 6.2 | +1,607 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 1,556 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1,410 | 2.2 | 2.0 | +146 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 76,124 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 63,588 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +12,536 | |
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 Bayside Council area in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (17,203 people or 22.6%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (11,458 people or 15.1%)
- Managers (9,195 people or 12.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 37,856 people in total or 49.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, SSROC region employed 29.6% in Professionals; 14.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.7% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Bayside Council area and SSROC region were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.8% compared to 6.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.3% compared to 4.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (22.6% compared to 29.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.1% compared to 14.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Bayside Council area increased by 12,536 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Bayside Council area were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+3,926 persons)
- Managers (+2,067 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,685 persons)
- Labourers (+1,607 persons)