Keilor District
Occupation of employment
There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Keilor District in 2016 than any other occupation.
Keilor District'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 Keilor District's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
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| Keilor District - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Derrimut % | Number | % | Derrimut % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 188 | 10.2 | 6.2 | 194 | 10.1 | 6.0 | -7 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 461 | 25.1 | 23.8 | 446 | 23.2 | 22.7 | +14 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 58 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 54 | 2.8 | 4.9 | +4 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 211 | 11.5 | 13.8 | 205 | 10.7 | 11.3 | +6 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 509 | 27.7 | 24.1 | 593 | 30.9 | 27.7 | -84 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 300 | 16.3 | 11.6 | 272 | 14.2 | 11.5 | +28 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 19 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 14 | 0.8 | 4.4 | +4 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 58 | 3.2 | 8.9 | 93 | 4.9 | 7.5 | -36 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 32 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 47 | 2.4 | 4.0 | -15 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,836 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,922 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -86 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Keilor District in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (509 females or 27.7%)
- Professionals (461 females or 25.1%)
- Sales Workers (300 females or 16.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,270 females in total or 69.2% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Derrimut employed 24.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 23.8% in Professionals; and 11.6% in Sales Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Keilor District and Derrimut were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (16.3% compared to 11.6%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (10.2% compared to 6.2%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (27.7% compared to 24.1%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (3.2% compared to 8.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Keilor District decreased by 86 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest change in the occupations of female residents between 2011 and 2016 in Keilor District was for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-84 females)