Airport West (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Airport West (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Airport West (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 Airport West (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
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport West (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Ascot Vale % | Number | % | Ascot Vale % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 457 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 333 | 10.1 | 10.1 | +124 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 745 | 20.8 | 20.8 | 605 | 18.3 | 18.4 | +140 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 503 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 548 | 16.6 | 16.6 | -45 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 372 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 294 | 8.9 | 8.9 | +78 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 601 | 16.8 | 16.8 | 621 | 18.8 | 18.8 | -20 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 367 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 336 | 10.2 | 10.2 | +31 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 221 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 242 | 7.3 | 7.3 | -21 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 238 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 257 | 7.8 | 7.8 | -19 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 79 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 68 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +11 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,583 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,304 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +279 | |
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 Airport West (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (745 people or 20.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (601 people or 16.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (503 people or 14.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,849 people in total or 51.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Ascot Vale employed 20.8% in Professionals; 16.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 14.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
There were no major differences between Airport West (N) and Ascot Vale in 2016.
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Airport West (N) increased by 279 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Airport West (N) were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+140 persons)
- Managers (+124 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+78 persons)