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North Wonthaggi

Occupation of employment

There were more male 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.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
North Wonthaggi - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Wellington Shire Council %Number%Wellington Shire Council %2006 to 2021
Managers9012.219.69018.822.2-1
Professionals648.612.0265.610.9+37
Technicians and Trades Workers21829.525.213427.925.5+84
Community and Personal Service Workers445.96.6224.75.0+21
Clerical and Administrative Workers141.92.9163.53.1-3
Sales Workers7710.45.3439.04.9+34
Machinery Operators And Drivers7710.411.85311.012.1+24
Labourers13918.814.39419.514.5+45
Not stated or inadequately described172.32.40--1.8+17
Total employed persons aged 15+740100.0100.0481100.0100.0+258
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in North Wonthaggi in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (218 males or 29.5%)
  • Labourers (139 males or 18.8%)
  • Managers (90 males or 12.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 447 males in total or 60.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Wellington Shire Council employed 25.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.3% in Labourers; and 19.6% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of North Wonthaggi and Wellington Shire Council were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (10.4% compared to 5.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (18.8% compared to 14.3%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (29.5% compared to 25.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (12.2% compared to 19.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in North Wonthaggi increased by 259 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in North Wonthaggi was for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+84 males)

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