Northcote (East)
Occupation of employment
There were more female professionals in Northcote (East) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Northcote (East)'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 Northcote (East)'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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| Northcote (East) - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Fairfield % | Number | % | Fairfield % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 545 | 13.0 | 13.6 | 485 | 12.5 | 11.0 | +60 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,875 | 44.7 | 39.4 | 1,693 | 43.6 | 41.3 | +182 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 154 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 135 | 3.5 | 4.8 | +19 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 481 | 11.5 | 13.2 | 379 | 9.8 | 10.9 | +103 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 696 | 16.6 | 17.0 | 669 | 17.2 | 18.2 | +28 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 328 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 302 | 7.8 | 7.3 | +26 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 20 | 0.5 | 0.3 | -17 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 83 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 94 | 2.4 | 2.4 | -11 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 30 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 101 | 2.6 | 3.9 | -71 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,200 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,882 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +319 | |
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 female resident population in Northcote (East) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,875 females or 44.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (696 females or 16.6%)
- Managers (545 females or 13.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,116 females in total or 74.2% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Fairfield employed 39.4% in Professionals; 17.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 13.6% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Northcote (East) and Fairfield were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (44.7% compared to 39.4%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (11.5% compared to 13.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Northcote (East) increased by 318 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2011 and 2016 in Northcote (East) were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+182 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+103 females)
- Managers (+60 females)