Junction Village
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Junction Village in 2016 than any other occupation.
Junction Village'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 Junction Village'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Village - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) % | Number | % | Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 28 | 8.0 | 13.9 | 37 | 9.9 | 13.8 | -9 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 28 | 8.0 | 20.2 | 29 | 8.0 | 17.1 | -2 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 88 | 25.2 | 14.8 | 84 | 22.4 | 15.5 | +4 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 36 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 14 | 3.9 | 7.5 | +22 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 48 | 13.8 | 15.9 | 66 | 17.7 | 18.6 | -18 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 28 | 8.0 | 11.6 | 25 | 6.9 | 13.1 | +2 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 40 | 11.5 | 4.9 | 51 | 13.8 | 5.5 | -12 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 53 | 15.2 | 7.1 | 61 | 16.3 | 7.4 | -8 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 0 | -- | 1.4 | 4 | 1.1 | 1.6 | -4 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 349 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 375 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -26 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 resident population in Junction Village in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (88 people or 25.2%)
- Labourers (53 people or 15.2%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (48 people or 13.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 189 people in total or 54.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) employed 14.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 7.1% in Labourers; and 15.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Junction Village and Berwick (Township-Beaconsfield) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (25.2% compared to 14.8%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (15.2% compared to 7.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.5% compared to 4.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (8.0% compared to 20.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Junction Village decreased by 26 between 2006 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Junction Village between 2006 and 2016.