Melton South
Occupation of employment
There were more machinery operators and drivers in Melton South in 2016 than any other occupation.
Melton South'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 Melton South'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton South - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Ravenhall % | Number | % | Ravenhall % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 224 | 6.8 | -- | 204 | 6.0 | 14.5 | +21 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 289 | 8.7 | -- | 296 | 8.7 | 9.9 | -6 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 510 | 15.4 | -- | 564 | 16.6 | 19.1 | -54 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 432 | 13.1 | -- | 404 | 11.9 | 7.9 | +28 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 472 | 14.3 | -- | 520 | 15.3 | 12.5 | -48 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 331 | 10.0 | -- | 356 | 10.4 | 13.2 | -24 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 528 | 16.0 | -- | 503 | 14.8 | 7.2 | +25 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 464 | 14.0 | -- | 453 | 13.3 | 11.8 | +11 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 58 | 1.8 | -- | 107 | 3.1 | 3.9 | -49 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,311 | 100.0 | -- | 3,407 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -96 | |
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 Melton South in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (528 people or 16.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (510 people or 15.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (472 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,510 people in total or 45.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Ravenhall employed % in Machinery Operators And Drivers; % in Technicians and Trades Workers; and % in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Melton South and Ravenhall were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (16.0% compared to 0.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.4% compared to 0.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.3% compared to 0.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.0% compared to 0.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Melton South decreased by 96 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Melton South was for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-54 persons)