Pearcedale
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Pearcedale in 2021 than any other occupation.
Pearcedale'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 Pearcedale'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearcedale - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Casey Coast % | Number | % | Casey Coast % | 2016 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 241 | 12.3 | 10.2 | 226 | 11.9 | 10.6 | +15 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 265 | 13.5 | 9.9 | 238 | 12.5 | 10.2 | +27 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 430 | 21.9 | 21.9 | 374 | 19.7 | 22.1 | +56 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 223 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 191 | 10.0 | 8.9 | +32 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 274 | 14.0 | 14.2 | 305 | 16.0 | 14.5 | -31 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 191 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 193 | 10.1 | 8.5 | -2 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 131 | 6.7 | 10.4 | 132 | 6.9 | 10.9 | -1 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 196 | 10.0 | 12.2 | 219 | 11.5 | 12.8 | -23 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 26 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 25 | 1.3 | 1.4 | +1 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,964 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,903 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +61 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2016 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 Pearcedale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (430 people or 21.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (274 people or 14.0%)
- Professionals (265 people or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 969 people in total or 49.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Casey Coast employed 21.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 9.9% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Pearcedale and Casey Coast were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.5% compared to 9.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.3% compared to 10.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.7% compared to 10.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.0% compared to 12.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Pearcedale increased by 61 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Pearcedale was for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+56 persons)