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Pascoe Vale

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Pascoe Vale in 2021 than any other occupation.

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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Pascoe Vale - Employed females (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%North and West Metropolitan Region %Number%North and West Metropolitan Region %2006 to 2021
Managers59712.610.91927.38.5+405
Professionals1,64134.530.864024.324.6+1,001
Technicians and Trades Workers2084.44.21305.04.3+77
Community and Personal Service Workers62913.215.631912.112.2+309
Clerical and Administrative Workers98620.718.980730.626.0+178
Sales Workers4008.410.033012.513.0+70
Machinery Operators And Drivers390.82.0291.12.1+10
Labourers1633.45.71475.67.3+15
Not stated or inadequately described841.81.8411.61.9+43
Total employed persons aged 15+4,752100.0100.02,639100.0100.0+2,113
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Pascoe Vale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,641 females or 34.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (986 females or 20.7%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (629 females or 13.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,256 females in total or 68.5% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, North and West Metropolitan Region employed 30.8% in Professionals; 18.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Pascoe Vale and North and West Metropolitan Region were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (34.5% compared to 30.8%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (20.7% compared to 18.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (13.2% compared to 15.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (3.4% compared to 5.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Pascoe Vale increased by 2,113 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2021 in Pascoe Vale were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+1,001 females)
  • Managers (+405 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+309 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+178 females)

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