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Pascoe Vale'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 Pascoe Vale's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Pascoe Vale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,966 people or 30.6%)
- Managers (1,380 people or 14.2%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,380 people or 14.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 5,726 people in total or 59.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Brunswick East employed 45.4% in Professionals; 16.0% in Managers; and 11.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Pascoe Vale and Brunswick East were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.1% compared to 7.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.2% compared to 11.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (6.1% compared to 3.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (30.6% compared to 45.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Pascoe Vale increased by 4,046 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Pascoe Vale were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+1,778 persons)
- Managers (+786 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+451 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+354 persons)
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