North Wonthaggi
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in North Wonthaggi in 2016 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.
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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wonthaggi - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Eurobodalla Shire % | Number | % | Eurobodalla Shire % | 2006 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 114 | 10.4 | 12.2 | 121 | 13.2 | 14.3 | -8 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 89 | 8.2 | 15.9 | 92 | 10.0 | 14.7 | -3 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 196 | 18.0 | 16.1 | 153 | 16.6 | 16.0 | +43 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 141 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 101 | 11.0 | 11.0 | +40 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 119 | 11.0 | 12.4 | 108 | 11.7 | 12.0 | +12 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 156 | 14.4 | 11.7 | 122 | 13.3 | 12.7 | +34 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 84 | 7.7 | 5.5 | 61 | 6.7 | 5.2 | +22 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 180 | 16.5 | 11.3 | 150 | 16.4 | 12.2 | +29 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 9 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,091 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 922 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +169 | |
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 resident population in North Wonthaggi in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (196 people or 18.0%)
- Labourers (180 people or 16.5%)
- Sales Workers (156 people or 14.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 532 people in total or 48.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Eurobodalla Shire employed 16.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.3% in Labourers; and 11.7% in Sales Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Wonthaggi and Eurobodalla Shire were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (16.5% compared to 11.3%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (14.4% compared to 11.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (7.7% compared to 5.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (8.2% compared to 15.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in North Wonthaggi increased by 169 between 2006 and 2016.
There were no major differences in North Wonthaggi between 2006 and 2016.