The Basin
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in The Basin in 2016 than any other occupation.
The Basin'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 The Basin'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Knox % | Number | % | City of Knox % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 268 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 288 | 12.2 | 11.4 | -21 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 405 | 18.1 | 20.9 | 418 | 17.6 | 19.3 | -13 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 442 | 19.7 | 15.2 | 469 | 19.7 | 16.2 | -27 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 234 | 10.4 | 10.1 | 229 | 9.6 | 8.8 | +5 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 353 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 381 | 16.1 | 17.1 | -29 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 207 | 9.2 | 10.9 | 203 | 8.6 | 10.9 | +3 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 115 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 161 | 6.8 | 6.1 | -47 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 182 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 173 | 7.3 | 8.3 | +9 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 35 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 50 | 2.1 | 1.8 | -15 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,241 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,376 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -136 | |
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 resident population in The Basin in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (442 people or 19.7%)
- Professionals (405 people or 18.1%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (353 people or 15.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,200 people in total or 53.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Knox employed 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.9% in Professionals; and 15.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of The Basin and the City of Knox were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (19.7% compared to 15.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.1% compared to 20.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.2% compared to 10.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in The Basin decreased by 135 between 2011 and 2016.
There were no major differences in The Basin between 2011 and 2016.