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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more technicians and trades workers in Lawnton in 2021 than any other occupation.
Lawnton'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 Lawnton'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 Lawnton in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (451 people or 16.8%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (420 people or 15.6%)
- Professionals (413 people or 15.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,284 people in total or 47.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, the City of Moreton Bay employed 14.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.1% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 17.9% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Lawnton and the City of Moreton Bay were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (9.7% compared to 7.1%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.8% compared to 14.7%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (8.1% compared to 11.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (15.4% compared to 17.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Lawnton increased by 151 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Lawnton was for those employed as:
- Professionals (+57 persons)
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