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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Southern Lakes and The Entrance in 2021 than any other occupation.
Southern Lakes and The Entrance'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 Southern Lakes and The Entrance'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 Southern Lakes and The Entrance in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (3,307 males or 27.6%)
- Labourers (1,715 males or 14.3%)
- Managers (1,622 males or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,644 males in total or 55.5% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, The Entrance - The Entrance North employed 24.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.5% in Labourers; and 14.4% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Southern Lakes and The Entrance and The Entrance - The Entrance North were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (27.6% compared to 24.8%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.3% compared to 16.5%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.5% compared to 12.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Southern Lakes and The Entrance increased by 484 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Southern Lakes and The Entrance were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+193 males)
- Managers (+165 males)
- Sales Workers (-122 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+81 males)
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