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.
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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxfield - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Australia % | Number | % | Australia % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 306 | 15.8 | 16.0 | 283 | 14.8 | 16.0 | +23 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 423 | 21.8 | 20.4 | 284 | 14.9 | 16.6 | +138 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 433 | 22.3 | 20.9 | 505 | 26.4 | 23.3 | -73 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 106 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 77 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +29 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 146 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 143 | 7.5 | 6.3 | +3 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 123 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 176 | 9.2 | 6.9 | -54 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 198 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 198 | 10.3 | 11.2 | 0 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 177 | 9.1 | 11.2 | 198 | 10.4 | 12.8 | -21 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 27 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 48 | 2.5 | 2.0 | -21 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,942 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,915 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +26 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. 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 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, Australia employed 20.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.4% in Professionals; and 16.0% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Knoxfield and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (21.8% compared to 20.4%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (22.3% compared to 20.9%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (7.5% compared to 6.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (9.1% compared to 11.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Knoxfield increased by 27 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Knoxfield were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+138 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-73 males)
- Sales Workers (-54 males)