Airport West (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more male technicians and trades workers 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 | ||||||||
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| Airport West (N) - Employed males (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 273 | 14.7 | 18.2 | 209 | 11.9 | 17.2 | +64 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 320 | 17.3 | 26.0 | 268 | 15.2 | 24.7 | +52 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 440 | 23.8 | 16.7 | 487 | 27.7 | 18.2 | -47 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 128 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 92 | 5.2 | 6.1 | +36 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 138 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 148 | 8.4 | 9.1 | -10 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 154 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 147 | 8.3 | 7.5 | +7 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 197 | 10.6 | 6.4 | 205 | 11.6 | 6.7 | -8 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 177 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 171 | 9.7 | 8.0 | +6 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 25 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 34 | 1.9 | 2.5 | -9 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,852 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,761 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +91 | |
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 male resident population in Airport West (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (440 males or 23.8%)
- Professionals (320 males or 17.3%)
- Managers (273 males or 14.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,033 males in total or 55.8% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, the City of Moonee Valley employed 16.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 26.0% in Professionals; and 18.2% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Airport West (N) and the City of Moonee Valley were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.8% compared to 16.7%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.6% compared to 6.4%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (17.3% compared to 26.0%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.7% compared to 18.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Airport West (N) increased by 91 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2016 in Airport West (N) were for those employed as:
- Managers (+64 males)
- Professionals (+52 males)