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Doreen

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Doreen in 2021 than any other occupation.

Doreen'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 Doreen'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
Doreen - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Whittlesea %Number%City of Whittlesea %2016 to 2021
Managers1,05115.212.086816.211.9+183
Professionals1,09315.815.172213.512.9+370
Technicians and Trades Workers1,86227.023.51,57229.324.4+290
Community and Personal Service Workers4396.46.33155.95.9+124
Clerical and Administrative Workers4466.57.23376.37.3+109
Sales Workers4416.46.63897.37.5+51
Machinery Operators And Drivers6549.514.25219.714.9+133
Labourers75110.912.656510.613.2+185
Not stated or inadequately described1562.32.5691.32.0+87
Total employed persons aged 15+6,898100.0100.05,360100.0100.0+1,537
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 Doreen in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,862 males or 27.0%)
  • Professionals (1,093 males or 15.8%)
  • Managers (1,051 males or 15.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,006 males in total or 58.1% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Whittlesea employed 23.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.1% in Professionals; and 12.0% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Doreen and the City of Whittlesea were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (27.0% compared to 23.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (15.2% compared to 12.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.5% compared to 14.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (10.9% compared to 12.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Doreen increased by 1,538 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+370 males)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+290 males)
  • Labourers (+185 males)
  • Managers (+183 males)

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