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Dandenong Foothills Policy Area

Occupation of employment

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There were more female professionals in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2021 than any other occupation.

Dandenong Foothills Policy Area'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 Dandenong Foothills Policy Area's socio-economic status and skill base.

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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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Dandenong Foothills Policy Area - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Knox %Number%City of Knox %2016 to 2021
Managers7299.69.65908.58.5+139
Professionals1,94425.726.41,55922.523.5+385
Technicians and Trades Workers3554.74.83695.34.6-14
Community and Personal Service Workers1,27416.815.81,15916.715.5+115
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,68522.322.21,83526.424.9-150
Sales Workers89311.811.787512.613.6+18
Machinery Operators And Drivers1471.91.91271.81.9+19
Labourers4285.76.03885.66.1+40
Not stated or inadequately described1021.31.5360.51.4+66
Total employed persons aged 15+7,564100.0100.06,940100.0100.0+624
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (1,944 females or 25.7%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,685 females or 22.3%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (1,274 females or 16.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,903 females in total or 64.8% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Knox employed 26.4% in Professionals; 22.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

There were no major differences between Dandenong Foothills Policy Area and City of Knox in 2021.

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area increased by 624 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Dandenong Foothills Policy Area were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+385 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-150 females)
  • Managers (+139 females)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+115 females)

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