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Ascot Vale

Occupation of employment

There were more male professionals in Ascot Vale in 2021 than any other occupation.

Ascot 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 Ascot Vale'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
Ascot Vale - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Moonee Valley %Number%City of Moonee Valley %2016 to 2021
Managers85420.819.567417.718.2+180
Professionals1,33932.627.81,21632.026.0+123
Technicians and Trades Workers50412.315.947212.416.7+32
Community and Personal Service Workers2806.86.23238.56.8-43
Clerical and Administrative Workers3328.18.33168.38.4+16
Sales Workers2385.86.42606.87.7-22
Machinery Operators And Drivers2125.25.81975.26.4+15
Labourers2927.18.12807.47.9+12
Not stated or inadequately described591.42.0631.71.9-4
Total employed persons aged 15+4,112100.0100.03,801100.0100.0+311
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 Ascot Vale in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,339 males or 32.6%)
  • Managers (854 males or 20.8%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (504 males or 12.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,697 males in total or 65.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Moonee Valley employed 27.8% in Professionals; 19.5% in Managers; and 15.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Ascot Vale and the City of Moonee Valley were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (32.6% compared to 27.8%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (20.8% compared to 19.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.3% compared to 15.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (7.1% compared to 8.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Ascot Vale increased by 311 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Managers (+180 males)
  • Professionals (+123 males)

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