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Woodford area

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in Woodford area in 2021 than any other occupation.

Woodford area'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 Woodford area'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
Woodford area - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Former Caboolture Shire District %Number%Former Caboolture Shire District %2016 to 2021
Managers21212.810.018311.99.4+29
Professionals19411.712.917311.212.1+20
Technicians and Trades Workers26415.916.123315.116.7+30
Community and Personal Service Workers20812.513.916911.012.3+38
Clerical and Administrative Workers18911.413.019512.713.7-7
Sales Workers1328.09.71389.010.9-7
Machinery Operators And Drivers17010.28.617211.29.0-3
Labourers25315.213.725216.314.20
Not stated or inadequately described382.32.0261.71.6+12
Total employed persons aged 15+1,660100.0100.01,546100.0100.0+113
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 Woodford area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (264 people or 15.9%)
  • Labourers (253 people or 15.2%)
  • Managers (212 people or 12.8%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 729 people in total or 43.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the Former Caboolture Shire District employed 16.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.7% in Labourers; and 10.0% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Woodford area and the Former Caboolture Shire District were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.8% compared to 10.0%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.2% compared to 8.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (8.0% compared to 9.7%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.4% compared to 13.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Woodford area increased by 114 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Woodford area between 2016 and 2021.

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