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Pascoe Vale South

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Pascoe Vale South in 2021 than any other occupation.

Pascoe Vale South'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 Pascoe Vale South's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Pascoe Vale South - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Merri-bek %Number%City of Merri-bek %2016 to 2021
Managers94016.513.667113.512.2+269
Professionals1,78931.434.71,44729.131.1+341
Technicians and Trades Workers58010.210.558211.711.5-2
Community and Personal Service Workers5008.810.04659.310.2+35
Clerical and Administrative Workers83314.612.480416.213.5+28
Sales Workers5078.96.950110.18.5+6
Machinery Operators And Drivers1662.93.71452.94.2+20
Labourers2845.06.23006.07.1-16
Not stated or inadequately described951.71.8591.21.7+35
Total employed persons aged 15+5,692100.0100.04,978100.0100.0+713
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Pascoe Vale South in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,789 people or 31.4%)
  • Managers (940 people or 16.5%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (833 people or 14.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,562 people in total or 62.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Merri-bek employed 34.7% in Professionals; 13.6% in Managers; and 12.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Pascoe Vale South and the City of Merri-bek were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (16.5% compared to 13.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (14.6% compared to 12.4%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (8.9% compared to 6.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (31.4% compared to 34.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Pascoe Vale South increased by 714 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Pascoe Vale South were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+341 persons)
  • Managers (+269 persons)

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