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Manunda

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Manunda in 2021 than any other occupation.

Manunda'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 Manunda'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
Manunda - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Australia %Number%Australia %2016 to 2021
Managers918.116.0929.415.6-1
Professionals13912.420.410410.618.9+35
Technicians and Trades Workers25322.720.921321.721.8+40
Community and Personal Service Workers14212.76.412212.46.2+20
Clerical and Administrative Workers615.56.1474.86.2+14
Sales Workers867.76.2858.76.9+1
Machinery Operators And Drivers14212.710.712712.910.7+15
Labourers19317.311.216216.511.7+31
Not stated or inadequately described262.32.1303.12.0-4
Total employed persons aged 15+1,117100.0100.0982100.0100.0+135
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (253 males or 22.7%)
  • Labourers (193 males or 17.3%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (142 males or 12.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 588 males in total or 52.6% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Australia employed 20.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 11.2% in Labourers; and 6.4% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Manunda and Australia were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (12.7% compared to 6.4%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (17.3% compared to 11.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (12.4% compared to 20.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (8.1% compared to 16.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Manunda increased by 135 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Manunda between 2016 and 2021.

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