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Blackburn South

Occupation of employment

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

Blackburn South'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 South'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 South - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Whitehorse %Number%City of Whitehorse %2016 to 2021
Managers49818.917.242117.617.1+77
Professionals80330.531.271529.929.6+88
Technicians and Trades Workers42516.115.241517.316.1+10
Community and Personal Service Workers1355.15.81436.06.1-8
Clerical and Administrative Workers1997.57.71777.47.9+22
Sales Workers1877.17.31958.18.4-8
Machinery Operators And Drivers1606.15.41084.54.8+52
Labourers1826.98.21857.78.3-3
Not stated or inadequately described411.62.0361.51.7+5
Total employed persons aged 15+2,636100.0100.02,395100.0100.0+241
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 South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (803 males or 30.5%)
  • Managers (498 males or 18.9%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (425 males or 16.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,726 males in total or 65.5% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Whitehorse employed 31.2% in Professionals; 17.2% in Managers; and 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Blackburn South and the City of Whitehorse were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (18.9% compared to 17.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (6.9% compared to 8.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Blackburn South increased by 241 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+88 males)
  • Managers (+77 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+52 males)

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