Narre Warren South
Occupation of employment
There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Narre Warren South in 2016 than any other occupation.
Narre Warren South'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 Narre Warren South'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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| Narre Warren South - Employed females (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Casey Established % | Number | % | Casey Established % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 477 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 441 | 8.0 | 6.6 | +36 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,171 | 17.7 | 18.3 | 866 | 15.7 | 14.3 | +305 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 292 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 232 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +60 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,173 | 17.7 | 18.6 | 654 | 11.9 | 12.4 | +519 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,670 | 25.2 | 23.8 | 1,649 | 29.9 | 27.8 | +21 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,041 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 839 | 15.2 | 15.5 | +202 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 188 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 215 | 3.9 | 4.4 | -27 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 518 | 7.8 | 9.7 | 545 | 9.9 | 12.1 | -27 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 103 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 74 | 1.3 | 2.0 | +29 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,633 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,515 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,118 | |
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 female resident population in Narre Warren South in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,670 females or 25.2%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,173 females or 17.7%)
- Professionals (1,171 females or 17.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,014 females in total or 60.5% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Casey Established employed 23.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 18.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 18.3% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Narre Warren South and Casey Established were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (15.7% compared to 14.3%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (25.2% compared to 23.8%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (7.8% compared to 9.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Narre Warren South increased by 1,118 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2016 in Narre Warren South were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+519 females)
- Professionals (+305 females)
- Sales Workers (+202 females)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+60 females)