Cranbourne West
Occupation of employment
There were more female community and personal service workers in Cranbourne West in 2016 than any other occupation.
Cranbourne West'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 West'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 West - Employed females (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | City of Casey % | Number | % | City of Casey % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 246 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 73 | 5.2 | 6.9 | +173 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 520 | 16.2 | 18.5 | 133 | 9.5 | 14.5 | +387 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 162 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 80 | 5.7 | 4.9 | +82 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 686 | 21.4 | 18.1 | 179 | 12.8 | 12.4 | +507 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 659 | 20.5 | 23.9 | 389 | 27.7 | 28.2 | +270 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 415 | 12.9 | 13.9 | 210 | 15.0 | 15.5 | +205 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 136 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 84 | 6.0 | 3.9 | +52 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 347 | 10.8 | 9.0 | 227 | 16.2 | 11.7 | +120 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 41 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 27 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +14 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,212 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,402 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,810 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 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 female resident population in Cranbourne West in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (686 females or 21.4%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (659 females or 20.5%)
- Professionals (520 females or 16.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,865 females in total or 58.1% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, City of Casey employed 18.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 23.9% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 18.5% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Cranbourne West and City of Casey were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (21.4% compared to 18.1%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (10.8% compared to 9.0%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (20.5% compared to 23.9%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (16.2% compared to 18.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Cranbourne West increased by 1,810 between 2006 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2006 and 2016 in Cranbourne West were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+507 females)
- Professionals (+387 females)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+270 females)
- Sales Workers (+205 females)