Casey Growth Area
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers in Casey Growth Area in 2016 than any other occupation.
Casey Growth Area'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 Casey Growth Area'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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| Casey Growth Area - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Melton % | Number | % | City of Melton % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 981 | 13.0 | 12.0 | 194 | 14.2 | 11.4 | +787 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,094 | 14.5 | 11.7 | 188 | 13.8 | 11.3 | +905 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,836 | 24.3 | 23.6 | 374 | 27.3 | 25.3 | +1,462 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 434 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 51 | 3.8 | 5.0 | +383 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 609 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 99 | 7.2 | 8.0 | +510 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 527 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 82 | 6.0 | 6.5 | +445 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,064 | 14.1 | 17.6 | 200 | 14.6 | 17.4 | +864 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 917 | 12.1 | 12.6 | 140 | 10.2 | 12.5 | +777 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 103 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 39 | 2.9 | 2.7 | +64 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 7,568 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,370 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +6,198 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Casey Growth Area in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,836 males or 24.3%)
- Professionals (1,094 males or 14.5%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (1,064 males or 14.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,994 males in total or 52.8% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, City of Melton employed 23.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.7% in Professionals; and 17.6% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Casey Growth Area and City of Melton were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (14.5% compared to 11.7%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.1% compared to 17.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Casey Growth Area increased by 6,198 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Casey Growth Area were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,462 males)
- Professionals (+905 males)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+864 males)
- Managers (+787 males)