Keilor East (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Keilor East (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Keilor East (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 Keilor East (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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keilor East (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Essendon West % | Number | % | Essendon West % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,697 | 15.5 | 15.6 | 1,500 | 14.9 | 14.5 | +197 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 3,470 | 31.7 | 32.8 | 2,998 | 29.7 | 30.5 | +472 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 982 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 956 | 9.5 | 9.4 | +26 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 972 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 831 | 8.2 | 8.8 | +141 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,712 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 1,774 | 17.6 | 17.2 | -62 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,055 | 9.6 | 8.9 | 1,003 | 10.0 | 9.6 | +52 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 290 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 275 | 2.7 | 2.8 | +15 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 604 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 520 | 5.2 | 5.2 | +84 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 160 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 222 | 2.2 | 2.0 | -62 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 10,942 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 10,079 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +863 | |
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 Keilor East (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (3,470 people or 31.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,712 people or 15.6%)
- Managers (1,697 people or 15.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,879 people in total or 62.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Essendon West employed 32.8% in Professionals; 15.5% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.6% in Managers.
The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Keilor East (N) and Essendon West was:
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (31.7% compared to 32.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Keilor East (N) increased by 863 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Keilor East (N) were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+472 persons)
- Managers (+197 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+141 persons)
- Labourers (+84 persons)