Pakenham - North East
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Pakenham - North East in 2016 than any other occupation.
Pakenham - North East'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 Pakenham - North East'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham - North East - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Gembrook % | Number | % | Gembrook % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 255 | 8.1 | 12.2 | 246 | 9.8 | 13.6 | +9 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 380 | 12.0 | 18.5 | 283 | 11.2 | 16.4 | +97 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 629 | 19.9 | 23.2 | 491 | 19.4 | 21.6 | +139 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 332 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 232 | 9.2 | 8.9 | +100 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 439 | 13.9 | 11.4 | 361 | 14.3 | 11.8 | +78 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 341 | 10.8 | 7.3 | 262 | 10.4 | 7.9 | +80 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 301 | 9.5 | 7.6 | 268 | 10.6 | 9.2 | +33 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 414 | 13.1 | 9.4 | 312 | 12.4 | 8.7 | +102 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 64 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 70 | 2.8 | 1.8 | -6 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,159 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,528 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +631 | |
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 resident population in Pakenham - North East in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (629 people or 19.9%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (439 people or 13.9%)
- Labourers (414 people or 13.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,482 people in total or 47.0% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Gembrook employed 23.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 9.4% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Pakenham - North East and Gembrook were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.1% compared to 9.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.8% compared to 7.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.0% compared to 18.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.1% compared to 12.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Pakenham - North East increased by 631 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Pakenham - North East were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+139 persons)
- Labourers (+102 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+100 persons)
- Professionals (+97 persons)