Chadstone
Occupation of employment
There were more male professionals in Chadstone in 2016 than any other occupation.
Chadstone'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 Chadstone'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadstone - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Monash % | Number | % | City of Monash % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 358 | 16.4 | 16.9 | 265 | 12.6 | 15.6 | +93 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 580 | 26.5 | 29.0 | 497 | 23.7 | 27.6 | +83 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 399 | 18.3 | 15.9 | 388 | 18.5 | 17.5 | +11 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 129 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 126 | 6.0 | 5.2 | +3 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 177 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 170 | 8.1 | 8.5 | +7 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 197 | 9.0 | 8.3 | 204 | 9.7 | 8.4 | -7 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 132 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 172 | 8.2 | 6.4 | -40 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 175 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 207 | 9.9 | 8.5 | -32 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 38 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 67 | 3.2 | 2.2 | -29 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,185 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,096 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +89 | |
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)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Chadstone in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (580 males or 26.5%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (399 males or 18.3%)
- Managers (358 males or 16.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,337 males in total or 61.2% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, City of Monash employed 29.0% in Professionals; 15.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 16.9% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Chadstone and City of Monash were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.3% compared to 15.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (26.5% compared to 29.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Chadstone increased by 89 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Chadstone were for those employed as:
- Managers (+93 males)
- Professionals (+83 males)