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Occupation of employment

There were more female community and personal service workers in Northern Midlands in 2021 than any other occupation.

Northern Midlands'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 Northern Midlands'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
Northern Midlands - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Longford and District %Number%Longford and District %2016 to 2021
Managers33611.110.828711.210.5+49
Professionals53717.716.641916.315.8+118
Technicians and Trades Workers1886.26.11766.85.8+12
Community and Personal Service Workers58619.320.841416.116.8+172
Clerical and Administrative Workers56118.518.051620.121.3+45
Sales Workers39513.011.738515.013.8+10
Machinery Operators And Drivers461.51.0281.11.3+18
Labourers35211.613.130711.913.2+45
Not stated or inadequately described411.41.8411.61.50
Total employed persons aged 15+3,034100.0100.02,573100.0100.0+461
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 female resident population in Northern Midlands in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (586 females or 19.3%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (561 females or 18.5%)
  • Professionals (537 females or 17.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,684 females in total or 55.5% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Longford and District employed 20.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 18.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 16.6% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Northern Midlands and Longford and District were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (13.0% compared to 11.7%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Professionals (17.7% compared to 16.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (11.6% compared to 13.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (19.3% compared to 20.8%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Northern Midlands increased by 461 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Northern Midlands were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+172 females)
  • Professionals (+118 females)

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