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South Morang

Occupation of employment

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

South Morang'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 South Morang'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
South Morang - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%City of Whittlesea %Number%City of Whittlesea %2006 to 2021
Managers1,52511.810.161610.99.0+909
Professionals2,53419.618.773313.012.0+1,801
Technicians and Trades Workers1,79413.914.797017.217.1+823
Community and Personal Service Workers1,46711.312.54578.18.4+1,009
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,00915.513.91,00217.716.5+1,007
Sales Workers1,37110.69.368012.011.1+690
Machinery Operators And Drivers8566.68.55159.110.6+340
Labourers1,1118.610.15489.713.0+563
Not stated or inadequately described2732.12.21262.22.4+147
Total employed persons aged 15+12,943100.0100.05,651100.0100.0+7,291
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in South Morang in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,534 people or 19.6%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,009 people or 15.5%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,794 people or 13.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,337 people in total or 49.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Whittlesea employed 18.7% in Professionals; 13.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Morang and the City of Whittlesea were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.8% compared to 10.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.5% compared to 13.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.6% compared to 8.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.6% compared to 10.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in South Morang increased by 7,292 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in South Morang were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,801 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,009 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+1,007 persons)
  • Managers (+909 persons)

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