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Rowville (Central)

Occupation of employment

There were more female professionals in Rowville (Central) in 2021 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.

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
Rowville (Central) - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Taylor Ward %Number%Taylor Ward %2006 to 2021
Managers40110.010.82817.67.8+120
Professionals1,04326.124.866718.119.1+376
Technicians and Trades Workers1754.44.61684.63.7+7
Community and Personal Service Workers58214.614.63649.99.8+218
Clerical and Administrative Workers91722.924.51,08829.631.0-171
Sales Workers48312.112.964617.616.5-163
Machinery Operators And Drivers892.22.0922.52.7-3
Labourers2285.74.63028.27.8-74
Not stated or inadequately described671.71.5701.91.7-3
Total employed persons aged 15+3,996100.0100.03,678100.0100.0+318
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Rowville (Central) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,043 females or 26.1%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (917 females or 22.9%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (582 females or 14.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,542 females in total or 63.6% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Taylor Ward employed 24.8% in Professionals; 24.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Rowville (Central) and Taylor Ward were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (26.1% compared to 24.8%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (5.7% compared to 4.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (22.9% compared to 24.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Rowville (Central) increased by 318 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Rowville (Central) were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+376 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+218 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-171 females)
  • Sales Workers (-163 females)

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