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Cranbourne West

Occupation of employment

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There were more 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Casey %Number%City of Casey %2016 to 2021
Managers9328.910.46108.410.2+322
Professionals1,60715.417.288412.215.0+723
Technicians and Trades Workers1,65615.815.71,23117.016.3+425
Community and Personal Service Workers1,37813.211.889312.310.9+485
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,27312.213.393312.914.6+340
Sales Workers8317.98.76879.510.3+144
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,24111.99.796313.39.5+278
Labourers1,34112.811.094513.011.3+396
Not stated or inadequately described2152.12.21131.61.8+102
Total employed persons aged 15+10,469100.0100.07,259100.0100.0+3,210
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 West in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,656 people or 15.8%)
  • Professionals (1,607 people or 15.4%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (1,378 people or 13.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,641 people in total or 44.3% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Casey employed 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 17.2% in Professionals; and 11.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

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

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (11.9% compared to 9.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.8% compared to 11.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.4% compared to 17.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.9% compared to 10.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Cranbourne West increased by 3,210 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+723 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+485 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+425 persons)
  • Labourers (+396 persons)

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