Strathmore (N)
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Strathmore (N) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Strathmore (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 Strathmore (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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| Strathmore (N) - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 753 | 17.7 | 15.0 | 642 | 15.5 | 13.9 | +111 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,251 | 29.4 | 29.3 | 1,113 | 26.9 | 27.8 | +138 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 446 | 10.5 | 10.2 | 456 | 11.0 | 11.1 | -10 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 379 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 341 | 8.2 | 8.6 | +38 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 712 | 16.7 | 15.4 | 737 | 17.8 | 17.1 | -25 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 424 | 10.0 | 9.6 | 446 | 10.8 | 9.6 | -22 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 85 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 102 | 2.5 | 3.9 | -17 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 187 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 176 | 4.3 | 5.9 | +11 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 22 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 126 | 3.0 | 2.3 | -104 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 4,259 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 4,139 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +120 | |
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 Strathmore (N) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,251 people or 29.4%)
- Managers (753 people or 17.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (712 people or 16.7%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,716 people in total or 63.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Moonee Valley employed 29.3% in Professionals; 15.0% in Managers; and 15.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Strathmore (N) and the City of Moonee Valley were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (17.7% compared to 15.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (16.7% compared to 15.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (2.0% compared to 3.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (4.4% compared to 5.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Strathmore (N) increased by 120 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Strathmore (N) were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+138 persons)
- Managers (+111 persons)