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
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Vale (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Avondale Heights % | Number | % | Avondale Heights % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,218 | 16.0 | 16.5 | 1,010 | 14.6 | 15.0 | +208 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,679 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 2,248 | 32.4 | 30.9 | +431 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 578 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 619 | 8.9 | 9.1 | -41 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 793 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 661 | 9.5 | 9.8 | +132 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 996 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 1,119 | 16.1 | 16.0 | -123 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 590 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 533 | 7.7 | 7.9 | +57 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 218 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 199 | 2.9 | 3.1 | +19 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 428 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 375 | 5.4 | 5.7 | +53 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 100 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 166 | 2.4 | 2.6 | -66 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 7,600 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,930 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +670 | |
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).
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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, Avondale Heights employed 35.3% in Professionals; 16.5% in Managers; and 13.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
There were no major differences between Ascot Vale (N) and Avondale Heights in 2016.
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)