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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)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Casey %Number%City of Casey %2016 to 2021
Managers56010.012.33719.212.6+189
Professionals63311.313.73679.112.1+266
Technicians and Trades Workers1,40625.125.11,07326.525.9+333
Community and Personal Service Workers2995.35.32045.04.9+95
Clerical and Administrative Workers3806.86.92696.76.9+111
Sales Workers3245.86.42706.77.4+54
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,04618.715.382120.315.0+225
Labourers83214.812.659714.813.3+235
Not stated or inadequately described1212.22.5721.81.9+49
Total employed persons aged 15+5,604100.0100.04,044100.0100.0+1,560
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

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, the City of Casey employed 25.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.3% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 12.6% in Labourers.

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

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (18.7% compared to 15.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.8% compared to 12.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (11.3% compared to 13.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (10.0% compared to 12.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Cranbourne West increased by 1,560 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Cranbourne West were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+333 males)
  • Professionals (+266 males)
  • Labourers (+235 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+225 males)

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