Doncaster East
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Doncaster East in 2016 than any other occupation.
Doncaster East'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 Doncaster East'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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| Doncaster East - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Manningham % | Number | % | City of Manningham % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,865 | 14.8 | 16.8 | 1,786 | 14.2 | 16.1 | +79 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,636 | 28.9 | 28.5 | 3,474 | 27.7 | 27.7 | +161 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,313 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 1,490 | 11.9 | 11.3 | -178 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 1,173 | 9.3 | 8.9 | 1,056 | 8.4 | 8.1 | +117 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,874 | 14.9 | 14.3 | 1,955 | 15.6 | 15.6 | -81 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,408 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 1,451 | 11.6 | 11.3 | -43 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 353 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 350 | 2.8 | 2.7 | +3 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 737 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 719 | 5.7 | 5.1 | +18 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 205 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 262 | 2.1 | 2.0 | -58 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 12,566 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 12,547 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +18 | |
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 resident population in Doncaster East in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,636 people or 28.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,874 people or 14.9%)
- Managers (1,865 people or 14.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,375 people in total or 58.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, City of Manningham employed 28.5% in Professionals; 14.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.8% in Managers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Doncaster East and City of Manningham was:
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (14.8% compared to 16.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Doncaster East increased by 19 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Doncaster East were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-178 persons)
- Professionals (+161 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+117 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-81 persons)