Cranbourne North (New)
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers in Cranbourne North (New) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Cranbourne North (New)'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 (New)'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 | ||||||||
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| Cranbourne North (New) - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Narre Warren South % | Number | % | Narre Warren South % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 270 | 13.2 | 13.8 | 111 | 12.0 | 14.4 | +159 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 344 | 16.8 | 12.4 | 152 | 16.4 | 11.4 | +192 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 478 | 23.3 | 26.2 | 243 | 26.2 | 26.3 | +235 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 125 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 38 | 4.1 | 3.9 | +87 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 159 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 79 | 8.5 | 8.1 | +80 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 123 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 59 | 6.4 | 7.9 | +64 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 291 | 14.2 | 13.5 | 132 | 14.3 | 13.9 | +159 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 239 | 11.6 | 12.3 | 90 | 9.7 | 11.2 | +149 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 23 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 22 | 2.4 | 2.8 | +1 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,052 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 926 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,126 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 male resident population in Cranbourne North (New) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (478 males or 23.3%)
- Professionals (344 males or 16.8%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (291 males or 14.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,113 males in total or 54.2% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Narre Warren South employed 26.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.4% in Professionals; and 13.5% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cranbourne North (New) and Narre Warren South were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (16.8% compared to 12.4%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (6.1% compared to 4.8%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.3% compared to 26.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (6.0% compared to 7.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Cranbourne North (New) increased by 1,126 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Cranbourne North (New) were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+235 males)
- Professionals (+192 males)
- Managers (+159 males)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+159 males)