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Knoxfield

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Knoxfield in 2021 than any other occupation.

Knoxfield'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 Knoxfield'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
Knoxfield - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Managers30615.815.927014.215.2+36
Professionals42321.820.838120.118.6+42
Technicians and Trades Workers43322.323.546524.524.9-32
Community and Personal Service Workers1065.55.11015.35.1+5
Clerical and Administrative Workers1467.57.31176.27.3+29
Sales Workers1236.37.21668.88.4-43
Machinery Operators And Drivers19810.28.61719.08.7+27
Labourers1779.19.71869.89.9-9
Not stated or inadequately described271.42.0392.11.7-12
Total employed persons aged 15+1,942100.0100.01,896100.0100.0+46
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 male resident population in Knoxfield in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (433 males or 22.3%)
  • Professionals (423 males or 21.8%)
  • Managers (306 males or 15.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,162 males in total or 59.8% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 23.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.8% in Professionals; and 15.9% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Knoxfield and the City of Knox were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.2% compared to 8.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (22.3% compared to 23.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Knoxfield increased by 46 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Knoxfield between 2016 and 2021.

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