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Carrum Downs

Occupation of employment

There were more technicians and trades workers in Carrum Downs in 2021 than any other occupation.

Carrum Downs'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 Carrum Downs'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
Carrum Downs - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Greater Melbourne %Number%Greater Melbourne %2016 to 2021
Managers1,0529.313.88238.213.2+229
Professionals1,55513.726.81,14111.425.0+414
Technicians and Trades Workers2,06418.212.11,78317.812.6+281
Community and Personal Service Workers1,42912.610.51,17511.810.2+254
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,53513.612.91,47814.813.9+57
Sales Workers1,0319.18.31,14111.49.7-110
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,0819.65.81,06510.75.6+16
Labourers1,33911.87.81,20612.18.1+133
Not stated or inadequately described2242.02.01791.81.7+45
Total employed persons aged 15+11,311100.0100.09,991100.0100.0+1,320
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 Carrum Downs in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,064 people or 18.2%)
  • Professionals (1,555 people or 13.7%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,535 people or 13.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,154 people in total or 45.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 12.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 26.8% in Professionals; and 12.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Carrum Downs and Greater Melbourne were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.2% compared to 12.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (11.8% compared to 7.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (13.7% compared to 26.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.3% compared to 13.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Carrum Downs increased by 1,320 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Professionals (+414 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+281 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+254 persons)
  • Managers (+229 persons)

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