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Rowville (Central)

Occupation of employment

There were more 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 persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Managers1,10413.312.997112.012.0+133
Professionals1,92723.323.51,70321.020.9+224
Technicians and Trades Workers1,17814.214.41,19514.715.2-17
Community and Personal Service Workers7839.510.37679.410.1+16
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,24315.014.51,36216.815.7-119
Sales Workers82510.09.495611.810.9-131
Machinery Operators And Drivers4445.45.44465.55.5-2
Labourers6277.67.96067.58.1+21
Not stated or inadequately described1391.71.81191.51.6+20
Total employed persons aged 15+8,271100.0100.08,125100.0100.0+146
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Professionals (1,927 people or 23.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,243 people or 15.0%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,178 people or 14.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,348 people in total or 52.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 23.5% in Professionals; 14.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

There were no major differences between Rowville (Central) and City of Knox in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Rowville (Central) increased by 146 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Rowville (Central) were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+224 persons)
  • Managers (+133 persons)
  • Sales Workers (-131 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-119 persons)

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