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Caroline Springs

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Caroline Springs in 2021 than any other occupation.

Caroline Springs'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 Caroline Springs'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
Caroline Springs - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Melton %Number%City of Melton %2016 to 2021
Managers92414.711.490715.112.0+17
Professionals1,12117.813.698616.411.7+135
Technicians and Trades Workers1,27020.122.11,22220.323.6+48
Community and Personal Service Workers3345.35.83035.05.5+31
Clerical and Administrative Workers5228.37.75208.67.9+2
Sales Workers4386.96.14557.67.0-17
Machinery Operators And Drivers85713.618.485114.117.6+6
Labourers69611.012.464510.712.6+51
Not stated or inadequately described1482.32.61322.22.2+16
Total employed persons aged 15+6,304100.0100.06,021100.0100.0+283
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 male resident population in Caroline Springs in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,270 males or 20.1%)
  • Professionals (1,121 males or 17.8%)
  • Managers (924 males or 14.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,315 males in total or 52.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Melton employed 22.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.6% in Professionals; and 11.4% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Caroline Springs and the City of Melton were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (17.8% compared to 13.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (14.7% compared to 11.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (13.6% compared to 18.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (20.1% compared to 22.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Caroline Springs increased by 283 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Caroline Springs were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+135 males)
  • Labourers (+51 males)

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