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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female professionals in Phillip Island in 2021 than any other occupation.
Phillip Island'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 Phillip Island'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Phillip Island in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (609 females or 21.9%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (520 females or 18.7%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (472 females or 17.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,601 females in total or 57.6% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Bass Coast Shire employed 22.7% in Professionals; 19.2% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 17.6% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
There were no major differences between Phillip Island and Bass Coast Shire in 2021.
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Phillip Island increased by 828 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Phillip Island were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+216 females)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+146 females)
- Managers (+141 females)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+135 females)
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