Ascot Vale (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Ascot Vale (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Ascot Vale (N)'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 (N)'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
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 Ascot Vale (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,679 people or 35.3%)
- Managers (1,218 people or 16.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (996 people or 13.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,893 people in total or 64.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Flemington (N) employed 26.7% in Professionals; 17.6% in Managers; and 14.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Ascot Vale (N) and Flemington (N) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (35.3% compared to 26.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (7.8% compared to 11.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (7.6% compared to 10.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (16.0% compared to 17.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Ascot Vale (N) increased by 670 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Ascot Vale (N) were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+431 persons)
- Managers (+208 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+132 persons)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-123 persons)