Cranbourne North (Established)
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Cranbourne North (Established) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Cranbourne North (Established)'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 Cranbourne North (Established)'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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| Cranbourne North (Established) - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Berwick % | Number | % | Berwick % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 434 | 8.1 | 13.6 | 424 | 7.9 | 13.5 | +10 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 544 | 10.2 | 20.5 | 484 | 9.0 | 19.5 | +60 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 923 | 17.3 | 14.7 | 971 | 18.1 | 15.5 | -48 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 617 | 11.6 | 10.0 | 499 | 9.3 | 8.8 | +118 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 730 | 13.7 | 15.9 | 858 | 16.0 | 17.4 | -128 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 635 | 11.9 | 11.0 | 598 | 11.1 | 11.0 | +37 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 679 | 12.7 | 5.4 | 707 | 13.2 | 5.0 | -28 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 700 | 13.1 | 7.6 | 669 | 12.5 | 7.0 | +31 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 70 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 155 | 2.9 | 2.3 | -85 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 5,332 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,365 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -33 | |
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 Cranbourne North (Established) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (923 people or 17.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (730 people or 13.7%)
- Labourers (700 people or 13.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,353 people in total or 44.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Berwick employed 14.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 7.6% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Cranbourne North (Established) and Berwick were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.7% compared to 5.4%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.1% compared to 7.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (10.2% compared to 20.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.1% compared to 13.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cranbourne North (Established) decreased by 33 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Cranbourne North (Established) were for those employed as:
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (-128 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+118 persons)
- Professionals (+60 persons)