Milleara (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Milleara (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Milleara (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 Milleara (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
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| Milleara (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Strathmore - Strathmore Heights - Essendon Fields % | Number | % | Strathmore - Strathmore Heights - Essendon Fields % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 864 | 13.3 | 15.8 | 732 | 12.3 | 14.8 | +132 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,482 | 22.8 | 27.7 | 1,200 | 20.2 | 27.5 | +282 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 839 | 12.9 | 10.5 | 858 | 14.5 | 11.0 | -19 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 611 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 494 | 8.3 | 8.4 | +117 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,085 | 16.7 | 15.4 | 1,123 | 18.9 | 18.1 | -38 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 708 | 10.9 | 11.5 | 630 | 10.6 | 10.2 | +78 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 367 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 361 | 6.1 | 2.8 | +6 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 444 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 407 | 6.9 | 5.1 | +37 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 96 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 132 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -36 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 6,496 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,937 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +559 | |
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 Milleara (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,482 people or 22.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,085 people or 16.7%)
- Managers (864 people or 13.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,431 people in total or 52.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Strathmore - Strathmore Heights - Essendon Fields employed 27.7% in Professionals; 15.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.8% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Milleara (N) and Strathmore - Strathmore Heights - Essendon Fields were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (5.6% compared to 2.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.9% compared to 10.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (22.8% compared to 27.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (13.3% compared to 15.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Milleara (N) increased by 559 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Milleara (N) were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+282 persons)
- Managers (+132 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+117 persons)
- Sales Workers (+78 persons)