Niddrie / Essendon West (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Niddrie / Essendon West (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Niddrie / Essendon 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 Niddrie / Essendon 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
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| Niddrie / Essendon West (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Victoria % | Number | % | Victoria % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 426 | 14.9 | 13.5 | 327 | 13.3 | 13.2 | +99 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 686 | 24.0 | 23.3 | 595 | 24.3 | 22.3 | +91 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 352 | 12.3 | 13.1 | 338 | 13.8 | 13.9 | +14 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 264 | 9.2 | 10.6 | 206 | 8.4 | 9.3 | +58 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 488 | 17.1 | 13.3 | 443 | 18.1 | 14.4 | +45 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 287 | 10.0 | 9.7 | 245 | 10.0 | 9.7 | +42 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 115 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 97 | 4.0 | 6.1 | +18 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 161 | 5.6 | 9.0 | 150 | 6.1 | 9.0 | +11 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 81 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 50 | 2.0 | 2.2 | +31 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,860 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,451 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +409 | |
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 Niddrie / Essendon West (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (686 people or 24.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (488 people or 17.1%)
- Managers (426 people or 14.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,600 people in total or 55.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Victoria employed 23.3% in Professionals; 13.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 13.5% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Niddrie / Essendon West (N) and Victoria were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (17.1% compared to 13.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (14.9% compared to 13.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (5.6% compared to 9.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.0% compared to 5.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Niddrie / Essendon West (N) increased by 409 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Niddrie / Essendon West (N) were for those employed as:
- Managers (+99 persons)
- Professionals (+91 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+58 persons)