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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more managers in Benalla Rural Area in 2021 than any other occupation.
Benalla Rural Area'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 Benalla Rural Area'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 Benalla Rural Area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (605 people or 24.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (381 people or 15.1%)
- Professionals (358 people or 14.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,344 people in total or 53.4% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Benalla (North West) employed 9.1% in Managers; 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 16.7% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Benalla Rural Area and Benalla (North West) were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (24.0% compared to 9.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (12.2% compared to 15.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (6.2% compared to 9.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (9.7% compared to 12.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Benalla Rural Area increased by 196 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Benalla Rural Area were for those employed as:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+54 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+51 persons)
- Managers (+49 persons)
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