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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more managers in Stroud and surrounds in 2021 than any other occupation.
Stroud and surrounds'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 Stroud and surrounds'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 resident population in Stroud and surrounds in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Managers (227 people or 18.0%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (211 people or 16.7%)
- Labourers (179 people or 14.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 617 people in total or 48.9% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, MidCoast Council area employed 12.3% in Managers; 14.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.6% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Stroud and surrounds and MidCoast Council area were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (18.0% compared to 12.3%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (11.3% compared to 16.6%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (9.9% compared to 15.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (5.6% compared to 10.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Stroud and surrounds increased by 204 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Stroud and surrounds was for those employed as:
- Labourers (+51 persons)
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