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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in the West Brisbane Water District in 2021 than any other occupation.
The West Brisbane Water District'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 the West Brisbane Water District'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 male resident population in West Brisbane Water District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (836 males or 23.1%)
- Professionals (746 males or 20.6%)
- Managers (545 males or 15.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,127 males in total or 58.7% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, New South Wales employed 19.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 22.4% in Professionals; and 17.0% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the West Brisbane Water District and New South Wales were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.1% compared to 19.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (15.0% compared to 17.0%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (8.3% compared to 10.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (20.6% compared to 22.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in West Brisbane Water District increased by 109 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in the West Brisbane Water District was for those employed as:
- Professionals (+125 males)
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