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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male machinery operators and drivers in Gunnedah Shire in 2021 than any other occupation.
Gunnedah Shire'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 Gunnedah Shire'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 Gunnedah Shire in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (759 males or 24.6%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (670 males or 21.7%)
- Managers (602 males or 19.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,031 males in total or 65.7% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Australia employed 10.7% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; 20.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 16.0% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Gunnedah Shire and Australia were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (24.6% compared to 10.7%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.6% compared to 11.2%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (7.7% compared to 20.4%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (2.3% compared to 6.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Gunnedah Shire increased by 508 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Gunnedah Shire were for those employed as:
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+324 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+186 males)
- Managers (-102 males)
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