Dandenong Foothills Policy Area
Occupation of employment
There were more female clerical and administrative workers in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2016 than any other occupation.
Dandenong Foothills Policy Area'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 Dandenong Foothills Policy Area'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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| Dandenong Foothills Policy Area - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Knox % | Number | % | City of Knox % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 590 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 541 | 7.6 | 7.6 | +49 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,559 | 22.5 | 23.5 | 1,464 | 20.6 | 21.4 | +95 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 369 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 364 | 5.1 | 4.8 | +5 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,159 | 16.7 | 15.5 | 1,078 | 15.1 | 13.6 | +81 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,835 | 26.4 | 24.9 | 1,995 | 28.0 | 27.7 | -160 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 875 | 12.6 | 13.6 | 930 | 13.1 | 14.2 | -55 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 127 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 202 | 2.8 | 2.3 | -75 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 388 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 441 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -53 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 36 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 103 | 1.4 | 1.6 | -67 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,940 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,121 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -181 | |
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 Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,835 females or 26.4%)
- Professionals (1,559 females or 22.5%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,159 females or 16.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,553 females in total or 65.6% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, the City of Knox employed 24.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 23.5% in Professionals; and 15.5% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Dandenong Foothills Policy Area and the City of Knox were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (26.4% compared to 24.9%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (16.7% compared to 15.5%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (12.6% compared to 13.6%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (22.5% compared to 23.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area decreased by 181 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2011 and 2016 in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-160 females)
- Professionals (+95 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+81 females)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (-75 females)