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Yarra Glen and Surrounds

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Yarra Glen and Surrounds in 2021 than any other occupation.

Yarra Glen and Surrounds'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 Yarra Glen and Surrounds'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
Yarra Glen and Surrounds - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Yarra Ranges Council %Number%Yarra Ranges Council %2011 to 2021
Managers20220.516.318421.315.2+17
Professionals10510.715.412013.914.2-15
Technicians and Trades Workers30130.630.322225.630.3+79
Community and Personal Service Workers434.45.6343.94.7+9
Clerical and Administrative Workers474.85.0364.35.5+10
Sales Workers525.35.5677.86.7-16
Machinery Operators And Drivers949.68.7869.99.8+8
Labourers12312.511.49410.911.4+28
Not stated or inadequately described212.12.0202.32.1+1
Total employed persons aged 15+983100.0100.0866100.0100.0+116
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 male resident population in Yarra Glen and Surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (301 males or 30.6%)
  • Managers (202 males or 20.5%)
  • Labourers (123 males or 12.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 626 males in total or 63.7% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Yarra Ranges Council employed 30.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.3% in Managers; and 11.4% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Yarra Glen and Surrounds and Yarra Ranges Council were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (20.5% compared to 16.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (12.5% compared to 11.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (10.7% compared to 15.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (4.4% compared to 5.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Yarra Glen and Surrounds increased by 117 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Yarra Glen and Surrounds was for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+79 males)

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