Flemington
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Flemington in 2016 than any other occupation.
Flemington'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 Flemington'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
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 Flemington in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,190 people or 36.3%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (413 people or 12.6%)
- Managers (399 people or 12.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,002 people in total or 61.1% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Flemington (N) employed 36.6% in Professionals; 13.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 12.9% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Flemington and Flemington (N) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (7.7% compared to 6.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (4.4% compared to 3.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Flemington increased by 18 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Flemington was for those employed as:
- Sales Workers (+80 persons)