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Cranbourne South

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Cranbourne South in 2021 than any other occupation.

Cranbourne South'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 South'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 South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Casey %Number%City of Casey %2016 to 2021
Managers12414.910.412514.410.2-1
Professionals11413.717.29511.015.0+19
Technicians and Trades Workers16119.415.716619.116.3-5
Community and Personal Service Workers698.311.8718.210.9-2
Clerical and Administrative Workers12314.813.314316.514.6-20
Sales Workers627.58.78810.110.3-26
Machinery Operators And Drivers597.19.7718.29.5-12
Labourers10212.311.010211.811.30
Not stated or inadequately described242.92.260.71.8+18
Total employed persons aged 15+831100.0100.0867100.0100.0-36
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 South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (161 people or 19.4%)
  • Managers (124 people or 14.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (123 people or 14.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 408 people in total or 49.1% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Casey employed 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.4% in Managers; and 13.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (14.9% compared to 10.4%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (19.4% compared to 15.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.7% compared to 17.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (8.3% compared to 11.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cranbourne South decreased by 36 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Cranbourne South between 2016 and 2021.

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