Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment
Occupation of employment
There were more female community and personal service workers in Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment in 2016 than any other occupation.
Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment'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 Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment'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
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| Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Narre Warren South % | Number | % | Narre Warren South % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 20 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 9 | 4.1 | 7.6 | +11 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 29 | 12.4 | 17.8 | 34 | 15.5 | 16.5 | -5 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 10 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 9 | 4.1 | 4.5 | +1 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 57 | 24.5 | 17.6 | 40 | 18.2 | 14.3 | +17 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 35 | 15.0 | 25.1 | 66 | 30.0 | 29.2 | -31 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 35 | 15.0 | 15.6 | 28 | 12.7 | 14.5 | +7 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | -6 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 40 | 17.2 | 7.9 | 25 | 11.4 | 8.1 | +15 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0 | -- | 2.0 | +4 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 233 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 220 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +13 | |
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 Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (57 females or 24.5%)
- Labourers (40 females or 17.2%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (35 females or 15.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 132 females in total or 56.7% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Narre Warren South employed 17.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 7.9% in Labourers; and 25.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment and Narre Warren South were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (17.2% compared to 7.9%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (24.5% compared to 17.6%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (15.0% compared to 25.1%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (12.4% compared to 17.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment increased by 13 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Fountain Gate - Narre Warren Catchment between 2011 and 2016.