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Narre Warren South

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Narre Warren South in 2021 than any other occupation.

Narre Warren South'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 Narre Warren South'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
Narre Warren South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Cranbourne %Number%Cranbourne %2016 to 2021
Managers1,65310.98.41,55210.88.2+101
Professionals2,42716.010.92,14414.99.4+283
Technicians and Trades Workers2,55416.817.12,32016.118.2+234
Community and Personal Service Workers1,66911.012.71,53910.712.1+130
Clerical and Administrative Workers2,19814.512.42,24715.613.3-49
Sales Workers1,4689.78.41,65011.410.3-182
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,2808.412.91,2318.512.4+49
Labourers1,61710.614.71,47910.314.1+138
Not stated or inadequately described3252.12.52591.81.9+66
Total employed persons aged 15+15,187100.0100.014,421100.0100.0+766
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 Narre Warren South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,554 people or 16.8%)
  • Professionals (2,427 people or 16.0%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (2,198 people or 14.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,179 people in total or 47.3% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Cranbourne employed 17.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.9% in Professionals; and 12.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Narre Warren South and Cranbourne were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.0% compared to 10.9%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.9% compared to 8.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.4% compared to 12.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.6% compared to 14.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Narre Warren South increased by 766 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Narre Warren South were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+283 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+234 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-182 persons)
  • Labourers (+138 persons)

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