Rockbank
Occupation of employment
There were more machinery operators and drivers in Rockbank in 2016 than any other occupation.
Rockbank'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 Rockbank'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
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Rockbank in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (94 people or 20.1%)
- Labourers (78 people or 16.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (73 people or 15.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 245 people in total or 52.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Eynesbury employed 6.9% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; 5.9% in Labourers; and 14.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Rockbank and Eynesbury were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (20.1% compared to 6.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (16.7% compared to 5.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (3.6% compared to 21.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (6.5% compared to 14.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Rockbank decreased by 39 between 2006 and 2016.
There were no major differences in Rockbank between 2006 and 2016.