Rowville (Central)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Rowville (Central) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Rowville (Central)'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 Rowville (Central)'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowville (Central) - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Knox % | Number | % | City of Knox % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 971 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 986 | 12.0 | 11.4 | -15 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,703 | 21.0 | 20.9 | 1,545 | 18.9 | 19.3 | +158 | 15002 |
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,195 | 14.7 | 15.2 | 1,238 | 15.1 | 16.2 | -43 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 767 | 9.4 | 10.1 | 652 | 8.0 | 8.8 | +115 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,362 | 16.8 | 15.7 | 1,419 | 17.3 | 17.1 | -57 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 956 | 11.8 | 10.9 | 1,032 | 12.6 | 10.9 | -76 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 446 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 472 | 5.8 | 6.1 | -26 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 606 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 667 | 8.1 | 8.3 | -61 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 119 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 174 | 2.1 | 1.8 | -55 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 8,125 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,185 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -60 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Rowville (Central) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,703 people or 21.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,362 people or 16.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,195 people or 14.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,260 people in total or 52.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Knox employed 20.9% in Professionals; 15.7% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Rowville (Central) and the City of Knox was:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (16.8% compared to 15.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Rowville (Central) decreased by 60 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Rowville (Central) were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+158 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+115 persons)
- Sales Workers (-76 persons)
- Labourers (-61 persons)