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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more labourers in Smithfield Plains in 2021 than any other occupation.
Smithfield Plains'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 Smithfield Plains's socio-economic status and skill base.
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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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Smithfield Plains in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Labourers (224 people or 21.8%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (185 people or 18.0%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (127 people or 12.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 536 people in total or 52.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Elizabeth South employed 27.4% in Labourers; 15.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 13.9% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Smithfield Plains and Elizabeth South were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.0% compared to 7.6%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (10.5% compared to 7.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (21.8% compared to 27.4%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (11.5% compared to 14.0%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Smithfield Plains increased by 383 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2021 in Smithfield Plains were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+117 persons)
- Sales Workers (+65 persons)
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