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North Wonthaggi

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in North Wonthaggi in 2021 than any other occupation.

North Wonthaggi'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 North Wonthaggi'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
North Wonthaggi - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Gippsland Region %Number%Gippsland Region %2016 to 2021
Managers1399.514.011410.414.4+25
Professionals17912.316.7898.215.3+90
Technicians and Trades Workers26418.115.719618.016.4+68
Community and Personal Service Workers22015.112.914113.011.6+78
Clerical and Administrative Workers1359.311.311911.011.4+15
Sales Workers19613.58.715614.49.6+39
Machinery Operators And Drivers825.66.5847.76.9-2
Labourers21014.412.218016.512.7+30
Not stated or inadequately described231.62.090.81.8+14
Total employed persons aged 15+1,456100.0100.01,091100.0100.0+365
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 resident population in North Wonthaggi in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (264 people or 18.1%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (220 people or 15.1%)
  • Labourers (210 people or 14.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 694 people in total or 47.7% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Gippsland Region employed 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 12.2% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Wonthaggi and Gippsland Region were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (13.5% compared to 8.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.1% compared to 15.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.5% compared to 14.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.3% compared to 16.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Wonthaggi increased by 365 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in North Wonthaggi were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+90 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+78 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+68 persons)

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