City of Casey
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in the City of Casey in 2016 than any other occupation.
The City of Casey'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 the City of Casey'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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| City of Casey - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Mornington Peninsula Shire % | Number | % | Mornington Peninsula Shire % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 14,131 | 10.2 | 14.1 | 11,881 | 9.9 | 13.3 | +2,250 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 20,726 | 15.0 | 18.8 | 16,551 | 13.8 | 18.2 | +4,175 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 22,513 | 16.3 | 17.7 | 20,509 | 17.2 | 18.7 | +2,004 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 14,971 | 10.9 | 11.8 | 10,444 | 8.7 | 10.4 | +4,527 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 20,137 | 14.6 | 12.0 | 19,241 | 16.1 | 12.6 | +896 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 14,245 | 10.3 | 10.8 | 12,357 | 10.3 | 10.9 | +1,888 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 13,113 | 9.5 | 4.1 | 12,215 | 10.2 | 4.6 | +898 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 15,650 | 11.3 | 9.1 | 13,411 | 11.2 | 9.2 | +2,239 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 2,428 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2,934 | 2.5 | 2.0 | -506 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 137,914 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 119,543 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +18,371 | |
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 resident population in City of Casey in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (22,513 people or 16.3%)
- Professionals (20,726 people or 15.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (20,137 people or 14.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 63,376 people in total or 46.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Mornington Peninsula Shire employed 17.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 18.8% in Professionals; and 12.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the City of Casey and Mornington Peninsula Shire were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.5% compared to 4.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.6% compared to 12.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (10.2% compared to 14.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.0% compared to 18.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in City of Casey increased by 18,371 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in the City of Casey were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+4,527 persons)
- Professionals (+4,175 persons)
- Managers (+2,250 persons)
- Labourers (+2,239 persons)