Cranbourne North
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Cranbourne North in 2021 than any other occupation.
Cranbourne North'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 North'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 North - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Fountain Gate Core Catchment % | Number | % | Fountain Gate Core Catchment % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 1,113 | 9.6 | 10.8 | 341 | 7.4 | 10.4 | +771 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,950 | 16.9 | 17.8 | 356 | 7.7 | 12.7 | +1,594 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,747 | 15.1 | 15.8 | 836 | 18.2 | 17.2 | +911 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,433 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 346 | 7.5 | 7.2 | +1,087 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,455 | 12.6 | 13.7 | 757 | 16.5 | 16.5 | +697 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,032 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 522 | 11.3 | 11.0 | +510 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 1,271 | 11.0 | 8.9 | 666 | 14.5 | 10.7 | +604 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,306 | 11.3 | 10.8 | 687 | 14.9 | 11.9 | +618 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 225 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 90 | 2.0 | 2.3 | +135 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 11,542 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,604 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +6,937 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 North in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,950 people or 16.9%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,747 people or 15.1%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,455 people or 12.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,152 people in total or 44.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Fountain Gate Core Catchment employed 17.8% in Professionals; 15.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cranbourne North and Fountain Gate Core Catchment were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.0% compared to 8.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.4% compared to 10.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.6% compared to 10.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (12.6% compared to 13.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cranbourne North increased by 6,938 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Cranbourne North were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,594 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,087 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+911 persons)
- Managers (+771 persons)