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Sellicks Beach

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Sellicks Beach in 2021 than any other occupation.

Sellicks Beach'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 Sellicks Beach'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
Sellicks Beach - Employed males (Usual residence)20212006Change
OccupationNumber%Northern District %Number%Northern District %2006 to 2021
Managers649.715.0328.215.1+32
Professionals6610.018.6297.417.8+37
Technicians and Trades Workers21131.924.612231.225.0+89
Community and Personal Service Workers436.57.861.56.2+37
Clerical and Administrative Workers284.27.3133.38.1+15
Sales Workers314.77.1215.48.6+10
Machinery Operators And Drivers8512.97.46316.17.3+22
Labourers11417.210.210125.810.7+13
Not stated or inadequately described71.12.041.01.1+3
Total employed persons aged 15+661100.0100.0391100.0100.0+270
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 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 male resident population in Sellicks Beach in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (211 males or 31.9%)
  • Labourers (114 males or 17.2%)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (85 males or 12.9%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 410 males in total or 62.0% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the Northern District employed 24.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 10.2% in Labourers; and 7.4% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Sellicks Beach and the Northern District were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (31.9% compared to 24.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (17.2% compared to 10.2%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.9% compared to 7.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (10.0% compared to 18.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Sellicks Beach increased by 270 between 2006 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Sellicks Beach was for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+89 males)

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