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Murray Shire CouncilCommunity profile

Furnissdale - North Yunderup

Occupation of employment

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

Furnissdale - North Yunderup'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 Furnissdale - North Yunderup'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
Furnissdale - North Yunderup - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Shire of Murray %Number%Shire of Murray %2016 to 2021
Managers507.710.5426.710.6+8
Professionals6910.610.77011.210.6-1
Technicians and Trades Workers15423.721.114423.020.3+10
Community and Personal Service Workers6710.311.9508.010.2+17
Clerical and Administrative Workers568.69.5579.110.1-1
Sales Workers568.68.36610.69.4-10
Machinery Operators And Drivers10916.714.310316.514.1+6
Labourers7912.111.98113.012.6-2
Not stated or inadequately described172.61.8121.92.2+5
Total employed persons aged 15+651100.0100.0625100.0100.0+26
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Furnissdale - North Yunderup in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (154 people or 23.7%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (109 people or 16.7%)
  • Labourers (79 people or 12.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 342 people in total or 52.5% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the Shire of Murray employed 21.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.3% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 11.9% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Furnissdale - North Yunderup and the Shire of Murray were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (23.7% compared to 21.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (16.7% compared to 14.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (7.7% compared to 10.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.3% compared to 11.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Furnissdale - North Yunderup increased by 26 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Furnissdale - North Yunderup between 2016 and 2021.

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