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Cranbourne West

Occupation of employment

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There were more male 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.

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
Cranbourne West - Employed males (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Interface Councils %Number%Interface Councils %2011 to 2021
Managers56010.013.61697.413.4+391
Professionals63311.315.41536.712.9+480
Technicians and Trades Workers1,40625.124.160826.826.9+798
Community and Personal Service Workers2995.35.8723.24.6+227
Clerical and Administrative Workers3806.86.71858.26.8+195
Sales Workers3245.86.21305.76.9+194
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,04618.714.152523.113.7+521
Labourers83214.811.836816.212.0+464
Not stated or inadequately described1212.22.4592.62.6+62
Total employed persons aged 15+5,604100.0100.02,269100.0100.0+3,335
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Cranbourne West in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,406 males or 25.1%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (1,046 males or 18.7%)
  • Labourers (832 males or 14.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,284 males in total or 58.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Interface Councils employed 24.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.1% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 11.8% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cranbourne West and Interface Councils were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (18.7% compared to 14.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.8% compared to 11.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (11.3% compared to 15.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (10.0% compared to 13.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Cranbourne West increased by 3,335 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Cranbourne West were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+798 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+521 males)
  • Professionals (+480 males)
  • Labourers (+464 males)

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