Hills North District
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Hills North District in 2016 than any other occupation.
Hills North District'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 Hills North District's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills North District - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | McLaren Flat % | Number | % | McLaren Flat % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 485 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 563 | 15.9 | 17.6 | -78 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 618 | 18.8 | 17.5 | 671 | 18.9 | 13.3 | -52 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 542 | 16.5 | 16.9 | 593 | 16.7 | 15.5 | -51 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 316 | 9.6 | 11.2 | 331 | 9.3 | 9.4 | -14 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 540 | 16.4 | 15.0 | 552 | 15.6 | 17.3 | -13 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 339 | 10.3 | 8.5 | 337 | 9.5 | 7.7 | +2 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 156 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 157 | 4.4 | 6.3 | -1 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 259 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 306 | 8.6 | 11.2 | -46 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 27 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 30 | 0.8 | 1.6 | -3 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 3,285 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 3,542 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -257 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Hills North District in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (618 people or 18.8%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (542 people or 16.5%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (540 people or 16.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,700 people in total or 51.8% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, McLaren Flat employed 17.5% in Professionals; 16.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 15.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Hills North District and McLaren Flat were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.3% compared to 8.5%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (16.4% compared to 15.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (18.8% compared to 17.5%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (9.6% compared to 11.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Hills North District decreased by 257 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Hills North District were for those employed as:
- Managers (-78 persons)
- Professionals (-52 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (-51 persons)