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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female clerical and administrative 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.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Carrum Downs in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,182 females or 21.6%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,137 females or 20.8%)
- Professionals (995 females or 18.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,314 females in total or 60.6% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Frankston City employed 20.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 18.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 23.9% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Carrum Downs and Frankston City were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (8.8% compared to 6.8%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (20.8% compared to 18.9%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (3.0% compared to 1.9%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (18.2% compared to 23.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Carrum Downs increased by 798 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Carrum Downs were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+323 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+226 females)
- Managers (+155 females)
- Sales Workers (-70 females)
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