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Blackburn North

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Blackburn North in 2021 than any other occupation.

Blackburn North'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 Blackburn North'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
Blackburn North - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Nunawading %Number%Nunawading %2016 to 2021
Managers34518.116.329516.615.3+50
Professionals57029.830.646026.028.5+110
Technicians and Trades Workers29815.616.133118.718.3-33
Community and Personal Service Workers1115.85.51066.05.8+5
Clerical and Administrative Workers1357.18.11357.67.90
Sales Workers1538.06.91458.27.9+8
Machinery Operators And Drivers1115.85.71086.16.0+3
Labourers1507.88.81699.58.6-19
Not stated or inadequately described371.92.1231.31.6+14
Total employed persons aged 15+1,911100.0100.01,772100.0100.0+139
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 Blackburn North in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (570 males or 29.8%)
  • Managers (345 males or 18.1%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (298 males or 15.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,213 males in total or 63.5% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Nunawading employed 30.6% in Professionals; 16.3% in Managers; and 16.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Blackburn North and Nunawading were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (18.1% compared to 16.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (8.0% compared to 6.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Blackburn North increased by 139 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Blackburn North were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+110 males)
  • Managers (+50 males)

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