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North Maclean - South Maclean

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in North Maclean - South Maclean in 2021 than any other occupation.

North Maclean - South Maclean'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 North Maclean - South Maclean'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?'

Occupation of employment
North Maclean - South Maclean - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Logan City %Number%Logan City %2016 to 2021
Managers21011.69.616410.19.2+46
Professionals20511.414.116910.413.2+36
Technicians and Trades Workers34018.815.732620.016.3+14
Community and Personal Service Workers19510.812.21529.310.8+43
Clerical and Administrative Workers26714.813.827616.915.0-9
Sales Workers1397.78.61408.69.7-1
Machinery Operators And Drivers19110.611.220012.311.1-9
Labourers21311.812.619011.712.9+23
Not stated or inadequately described462.52.3120.71.8+34
Total employed persons aged 15+1,804100.0100.01,629100.0100.0+175
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 resident population in North Maclean - South Maclean in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (340 people or 18.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (267 people or 14.8%)
  • Labourers (213 people or 11.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 820 people in total or 45.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Logan City employed 15.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 12.6% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Maclean - South Maclean and Logan City were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (18.8% compared to 15.7%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.6% compared to 9.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (11.4% compared to 14.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.8% compared to 12.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in North Maclean - South Maclean increased by 175 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in North Maclean - South Maclean between 2016 and 2021.

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