Casey Coast (region)
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Casey Coast (region) in 2016 than any other occupation.
Casey Coast (region)'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 Casey Coast (region)'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Coast (region) - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Clyde North (Hardys to Pattersons) % | Number | % | Clyde North (Hardys to Pattersons) % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 190 | 10.3 | 11.1 | 184 | 9.9 | 11.9 | +6 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 182 | 9.9 | 17.6 | 167 | 8.9 | 16.0 | +16 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 398 | 21.5 | 14.8 | 392 | 21.0 | 18.2 | +6 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 168 | 9.1 | 11.8 | 160 | 8.6 | 8.4 | +8 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 277 | 15.0 | 15.4 | 275 | 14.7 | 17.2 | +2 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 163 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 153 | 8.2 | 9.0 | +10 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 193 | 10.5 | 7.9 | 248 | 13.3 | 10.2 | -55 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 242 | 13.1 | 10.0 | 236 | 12.6 | 6.9 | +6 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 37 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 52 | 2.8 | 2.2 | -15 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,854 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,870 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -16 | |
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 Casey Coast (region) in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (398 people or 21.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (277 people or 15.0%)
- Labourers (242 people or 13.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 917 people in total or 49.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Clyde North (Hardys to Pattersons) employed 14.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 15.4% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 10.0% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Casey Coast (region) and Clyde North (Hardys to Pattersons) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (21.5% compared to 14.8%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.1% compared to 10.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (9.9% compared to 17.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (9.1% compared to 11.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Casey Coast (region) decreased by 16 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Casey Coast (region) was for those employed as:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (-55 persons)