Cranebrook
Occupation of employment
There were more clerical and administrative workers in Cranebrook in 2021 than any other occupation.
Cranebrook'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 Cranebrook'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranebrook - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Jordan Springs % | Number | % | Jordan Springs % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 889 | 11.4 | 13.0 | 695 | 10.2 | -- | +193 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 1,248 | 16.1 | 21.6 | 873 | 12.8 | -- | +375 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 1,246 | 16.0 | 10.9 | 1,143 | 16.7 | -- | +103 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 849 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 617 | 9.0 | -- | +232 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,270 | 16.3 | 15.6 | 1,270 | 18.6 | -- | 0 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 688 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 779 | 11.4 | -- | -92 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 738 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 636 | 9.3 | -- | +102 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 696 | 9.0 | 6.7 | 690 | 10.1 | -- | +6 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 142 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 123 | 1.8 | -- | +18 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 7,772 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 6,830 | 100.0 | -- | +942 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. 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 resident population in Cranebrook in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,270 people or 16.3%)
- Professionals (1,248 people or 16.1%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,246 people or 16.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,764 people in total or 48.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Jordan Springs employed 15.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 21.6% in Professionals; and 10.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cranebrook and Jordan Springs were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.0% compared to 10.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (9.0% compared to 6.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.1% compared to 21.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.4% compared to 13.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cranebrook increased by 942 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Cranebrook were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+375 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+232 persons)
- Managers (+193 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+103 persons)