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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more professionals in Wonthaggi District and Surrounds in 2021 than any other occupation.
Wonthaggi District and Surrounds'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 Wonthaggi District and Surrounds'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Wonthaggi District and Surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (1,431 people or 19.1%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,175 people or 15.7%)
- Managers (1,013 people or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 3,619 people in total or 48.3% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, San Remo employed 20.5% in Professionals; 15.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 16.7% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Wonthaggi District and Surrounds and San Remo were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.2% compared to 6.9%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.9% compared to 8.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (10.0% compared to 13.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (13.5% compared to 16.7%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Wonthaggi District and Surrounds increased by 2,841 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Wonthaggi District and Surrounds were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+697 persons)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+573 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+378 persons)
- Managers (+331 persons)
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