City of Moonee Valley
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in the City of Moonee Valley in 2016 than any other occupation.
The City of Moonee Valley'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 the City of Moonee Valley'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moonee Valley - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Keilor East (N) % | Number | % | Keilor East (N) % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 8,641 | 15.0 | 15.5 | 7,362 | 13.9 | 14.9 | +1,279 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 16,924 | 29.3 | 31.7 | 14,756 | 27.8 | 29.7 | +2,168 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 5,873 | 10.2 | 9.0 | 5,885 | 11.1 | 9.5 | -12 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 5,508 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 4,587 | 8.6 | 8.2 | +921 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 8,887 | 15.4 | 15.6 | 9,073 | 17.1 | 17.6 | -186 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 5,531 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 5,087 | 9.6 | 10.0 | +444 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 2,073 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 2,054 | 3.9 | 2.7 | +19 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 3,318 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 3,125 | 5.9 | 5.2 | +193 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 1,005 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1,208 | 2.3 | 2.2 | -203 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 57,760 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 53,137 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +4,623 | |
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)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in City of Moonee Valley in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (16,924 people or 29.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (8,887 people or 15.4%)
- Managers (8,641 people or 15.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 34,452 people in total or 59.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Keilor East (N) employed 31.7% in Professionals; 15.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.5% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the City of Moonee Valley and Keilor East (N) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (10.2% compared to 9.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (29.3% compared to 31.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in City of Moonee Valley increased by 4,623 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in the City of Moonee Valley were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+2,168 persons)
- Managers (+1,279 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+921 persons)
- Sales Workers (+444 persons)