Harkness
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Harkness in 2016 than any other occupation.
Harkness'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 Harkness'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkness - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Melton East % | Number | % | Melton East % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 325 | 8.3 | 11.4 | 230 | 8.8 | 10.7 | +95 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 471 | 12.1 | 17.4 | 298 | 11.4 | 17.0 | +173 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 632 | 16.2 | 13.8 | 453 | 17.4 | 14.9 | +179 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 492 | 12.6 | 9.9 | 326 | 12.5 | 8.1 | +166 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 634 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 441 | 16.9 | 17.4 | +193 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 383 | 9.8 | 10.8 | 257 | 9.8 | 10.0 | +126 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 490 | 12.6 | 9.3 | 276 | 10.6 | 9.4 | +215 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 393 | 10.1 | 9.5 | 270 | 10.4 | 9.5 | +122 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 85 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 56 | 2.2 | 3.0 | +29 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,908 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,611 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,297 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Harkness in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (634 people or 16.2%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (632 people or 16.2%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (492 people or 12.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,758 people in total or 45.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Melton East employed 16.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 13.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 9.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Harkness and Melton East were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.6% compared to 9.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.6% compared to 9.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.1% compared to 17.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.3% compared to 11.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Harkness increased by 1,297 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Harkness were for those employed as:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+215 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+193 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+179 persons)
- Professionals (+173 persons)