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Prahran

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Prahran in 2021 than any other occupation.

Prahran'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 Prahran'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
Prahran - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%City of Stonnington %Number%City of Stonnington %2011 to 2021
Managers1,61319.819.91,14317.418.3+470
Professionals3,35041.241.12,59439.639.1+755
Technicians and Trades Workers5276.55.84406.76.3+86
Community and Personal Service Workers6417.97.75478.37.6+94
Clerical and Administrative Workers96011.811.588213.513.5+77
Sales Workers6077.57.75598.58.8+48
Machinery Operators And Drivers971.21.4821.31.2+14
Labourers2202.73.11792.72.9+41
Not stated or inadequately described1171.41.71241.92.3-7
Total employed persons aged 15+8,129100.0100.06,553100.0100.0+1,575
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 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 Prahran in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (3,350 people or 41.2%)
  • Managers (1,613 people or 19.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (960 people or 11.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,923 people in total or 72.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Stonnington employed 41.1% in Professionals; 19.9% in Managers; and 11.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

There were no major differences between Prahran and City of Stonnington in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Prahran increased by 1,576 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Prahran were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+755 persons)
  • Managers (+470 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+94 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+86 persons)

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