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Cairnlea

Occupation of employment

There were more male machinery operators and drivers in Cairnlea in 2021 than any other occupation.

Cairnlea'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 Cairnlea'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
Cairnlea - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Brimbank %Number%City of Brimbank %2016 to 2021
Managers24910.09.727311.59.6-24
Professionals37715.213.534414.511.5+33
Technicians and Trades Workers45318.321.240116.920.9+52
Community and Personal Service Workers1024.15.6974.15.8+5
Clerical and Administrative Workers2289.27.92088.87.5+20
Sales Workers1556.25.91586.76.7-3
Machinery Operators And Drivers47619.218.144218.718.2+34
Labourers35314.215.037816.017.1-25
Not stated or inadequately described893.63.2682.92.7+21
Total employed persons aged 15+2,481100.0100.02,369100.0100.0+112
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 Cairnlea in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (476 males or 19.2%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (453 males or 18.3%)
  • Professionals (377 males or 15.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,306 males in total or 52.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Brimbank employed 18.1% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; 21.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.5% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cairnlea and the City of Brimbank were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (15.2% compared to 13.5%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (9.2% compared to 7.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.3% compared to 21.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (4.1% compared to 5.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Cairnlea increased by 112 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Cairnlea was for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+52 males)

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