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Bacchus Marsh Region

Occupation of employment

There were more technicians and trades workers in Bacchus Marsh Region in 2021 than any other occupation.

Bacchus Marsh Region'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 Bacchus Marsh Region's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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
Bacchus Marsh Region - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Moorabool Shire %Number%Moorabool Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers1,40011.112.61,09511.212.7+305
Professionals2,11216.817.01,53215.715.9+579
Technicians and Trades Workers2,16617.217.01,61116.516.5+555
Community and Personal Service Workers1,54112.311.81,10611.311.0+434
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,81914.513.81,40014.414.1+419
Sales Workers1,0228.17.89169.48.6+105
Machinery Operators And Drivers1,1419.18.61,01710.49.5+124
Labourers1,1228.99.68909.19.8+232
Not stated or inadequately described2391.91.91781.81.8+60
Total employed persons aged 15+12,567100.0100.09,749100.0100.0+2,817
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 Bacchus Marsh Region in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,166 people or 17.2%)
  • Professionals (2,112 people or 16.8%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (1,819 people or 14.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,097 people in total or 48.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Moorabool Shire employed 17.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 17.0% in Professionals; and 13.8% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major difference between the jobs held by the population of Bacchus Marsh Region and Moorabool Shire was:

  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (11.1% compared to 12.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Bacchus Marsh Region increased by 2,818 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Bacchus Marsh Region were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+579 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+555 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+434 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+419 persons)

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