Moonee Ponds
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Moonee Ponds in 2016 than any other occupation.
Moonee Ponds'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 Moonee Ponds'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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| Moonee Ponds - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | Number | % | City of Moonee Valley % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 625 | 12.5 | 15.0 | 643 | 12.5 | 13.9 | -18 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,091 | 21.8 | 29.3 | 1,043 | 20.2 | 27.8 | +48 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 645 | 12.9 | 10.2 | 726 | 14.0 | 11.1 | -81 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 442 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 416 | 8.1 | 8.6 | +26 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 828 | 16.6 | 15.4 | 923 | 17.9 | 17.1 | -95 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 558 | 11.2 | 9.6 | 520 | 10.1 | 9.6 | +38 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 301 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 350 | 6.8 | 3.9 | -49 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 392 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 406 | 7.9 | 5.9 | -14 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 115 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 138 | 2.7 | 2.3 | -24 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,001 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,170 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -168 | |
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 Moonee Ponds in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,091 people or 21.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (828 people or 16.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (645 people or 12.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,564 people in total or 51.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Moonee Valley employed 29.3% in Professionals; 15.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 10.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Moonee Ponds and the City of Moonee Valley were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (12.9% compared to 10.2%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.0% compared to 3.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (21.8% compared to 29.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.5% compared to 15.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Moonee Ponds decreased by 169 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Moonee Ponds were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-95 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-81 persons)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (-49 persons)