Cranbourne West
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Cranbourne West in 2021 than any other occupation.
Cranbourne West'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 Cranbourne West'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne West - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Casey % | Number | % | City of Casey % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 932 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 256 | 6.4 | 9.9 | +676 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,607 | 15.4 | 17.2 | 332 | 8.4 | 13.8 | +1,275 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,656 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 690 | 17.4 | 17.2 | +966 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,378 | 13.2 | 11.8 | 384 | 9.7 | 8.7 | +994 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,273 | 12.2 | 13.3 | 567 | 14.3 | 16.1 | +706 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 831 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 328 | 8.3 | 10.3 | +503 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,241 | 11.9 | 9.7 | 645 | 16.2 | 10.2 | +596 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,341 | 12.8 | 11.0 | 634 | 16.0 | 11.2 | +707 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 215 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 135 | 3.4 | 2.5 | +80 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 10,469 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,971 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +6,498 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. 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 resident population in Cranbourne West in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,656 people or 15.8%)
- Professionals (1,607 people or 15.4%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,378 people or 13.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,641 people in total or 44.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, City of Casey employed 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 17.2% in Professionals; and 11.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cranbourne West and City of Casey were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.9% compared to 9.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.8% compared to 11.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.4% compared to 17.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.9% compared to 10.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cranbourne West increased by 6,498 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Cranbourne West were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,275 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+994 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+966 persons)
- Labourers (+707 persons)