Doveton - Eumemmering
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in Doveton - Eumemmering in 2016 than any other occupation.
Doveton - Eumemmering'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 Doveton - Eumemmering'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doveton - Eumemmering - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Casey Growth Area % | Number | % | Casey Growth Area % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 210 | 5.5 | 10.9 | 146 | 4.2 | 11.5 | +64 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 282 | 7.4 | 18.1 | 287 | 8.3 | 17.2 | -5 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 802 | 21.0 | 15.4 | 651 | 18.8 | 16.8 | +151 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 444 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 313 | 9.0 | 8.0 | +131 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 351 | 9.2 | 14.7 | 390 | 11.2 | 16.7 | -39 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 318 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 279 | 8.0 | 9.6 | +39 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 548 | 14.3 | 8.5 | 607 | 17.5 | 9.1 | -59 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 775 | 20.3 | 9.8 | 662 | 19.1 | 8.4 | +113 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 96 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 134 | 3.9 | 2.7 | -38 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,826 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,469 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +357 | |
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 Doveton - Eumemmering in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (802 people or 21.0%)
- Labourers (775 people or 20.3%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (548 people or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,125 people in total or 55.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Casey Growth Area employed 15.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 9.8% in Labourers; and 8.5% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Doveton - Eumemmering and Casey Growth Area were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (20.3% compared to 9.8%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.3% compared to 8.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (21.0% compared to 15.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (7.4% compared to 18.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Doveton - Eumemmering increased by 357 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Doveton - Eumemmering were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+151 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+131 persons)
- Labourers (+113 persons)
- Managers (+64 persons)