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Cranbourne North

Occupation of employment

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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.

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 North - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Casey %Number%City of Casey %2016 to 2021
Managers1,1139.610.48759.410.2+238
Professionals1,95016.917.21,30013.915.0+650
Technicians and Trades Workers1,74715.115.71,47215.816.3+275
Community and Personal Service Workers1,43312.411.81,08811.610.9+345
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,45512.613.31,35214.514.6+103
Sales Workers1,0328.98.799510.610.3+37
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,27111.09.71,02110.99.5+250
Labourers1,30611.311.01,09211.711.3+214
Not stated or inadequately described2251.92.21501.61.8+75
Total employed persons aged 15+11,542100.0100.09,345100.0100.0+2,197
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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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, the City of Casey employed 17.2% in Professionals; 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Cranbourne North and the City of Casey was:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.0% compared to 9.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cranbourne North increased by 2,197 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+650 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+345 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+275 persons)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+250 persons)

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