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Craigmore

Occupation of employment

There were more community and personal service workers in Craigmore in 2021 than any other occupation.

Craigmore'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 Craigmore'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
Craigmore - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Elizabeth North %Number%Elizabeth North %2016 to 2021
Managers4368.86.53948.06.1+42
Professionals54310.96.252010.64.5+23
Technicians and Trades Workers76615.413.077615.812.6-10
Community and Personal Service Workers78515.815.371514.517.2+70
Clerical and Administrative Workers61912.49.667713.810.6-58
Sales Workers4899.810.857311.610.1-84
Machinery Operators And Drivers53810.812.552610.713.0+12
Labourers70714.223.165213.323.9+55
Not stated or inadequately described1012.02.8861.72.0+15
Total employed persons aged 15+4,982100.0100.04,919100.0100.0+63
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 resident population in Craigmore in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (785 people or 15.8%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (766 people or 15.4%)
  • Labourers (707 people or 14.2%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,258 people in total or 45.3% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Elizabeth North employed 15.3% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 13.0% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 23.1% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Craigmore and Elizabeth North were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (10.9% compared to 6.2%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (12.4% compared to 9.6%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (15.4% compared to 13.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.2% compared to 23.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Craigmore increased by 63 between 2016 and 2021.

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

  • Sales Workers (-84 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+70 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-58 persons)
  • Labourers (+55 persons)

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