City of Knox
Occupation of employment
There were more female clerical and administrative workers in the City of Knox in 2016 than any other occupation.
The City of Knox'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 City of Knox'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 | ||||||||
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| City of Knox - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | Number | % | Greater Melbourne % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 3,126 | 8.5 | 10.3 | 2,770 | 7.6 | 9.4 | +356 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 8,670 | 23.5 | 28.3 | 7,804 | 21.4 | 27.0 | +866 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,699 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1,731 | 4.8 | 4.3 | -32 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 5,739 | 15.5 | 15.0 | 4,964 | 13.6 | 13.2 | +775 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 9,212 | 24.9 | 21.3 | 10,080 | 27.7 | 24.1 | -868 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 5,030 | 13.6 | 12.2 | 5,174 | 14.2 | 12.4 | -144 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 706 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 826 | 2.3 | 1.6 | -120 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 2,250 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 2,448 | 6.7 | 5.9 | -198 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 511 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 588 | 1.6 | 2.0 | -77 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 36,943 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 36,385 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +558 | |
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 female resident population in City of Knox in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (9,212 females or 24.9%)
- Professionals (8,670 females or 23.5%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (5,739 females or 15.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 23,621 females in total or 63.9% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 21.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 28.3% in Professionals; and 15.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of the City of Knox and Greater Melbourne were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (24.9% compared to 21.3%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (13.6% compared to 12.2%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (23.5% compared to 28.3%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Managers (8.5% compared to 10.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in City of Knox increased by 558 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2011 and 2016 in the City of Knox were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-868 females)
- Professionals (+866 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+775 females)
- Managers (+356 females)