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Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula)

Occupation of employment

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There were more female community and personal service workers in Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula)'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 Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula)'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
Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula) - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Victoria Daly Regional Council LGA %Number%Victoria Daly Regional Council LGA %2016 to 2021
Managers10316.012.19414.715.3+9
Professionals9314.520.58112.721.0+12
Technicians and Trades Workers304.76.2253.97.1+5
Community and Personal Service Workers15023.422.314522.719.5+5
Clerical and Administrative Workers8513.210.511518.010.2-30
Sales Workers6410.04.6528.14.2+12
Machinery Operators And Drivers152.31.571.10.8+8
Labourers8813.721.010115.814.2-13
Not stated or inadequately described203.11.5203.17.60
Total employed persons aged 15+642100.0100.0640100.0100.0+2
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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 female resident population in Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (150 females or 23.4%)
  • Managers (103 females or 16.0%)
  • Professionals (93 females or 14.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 346 females in total or 53.9% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, Victoria Daly Regional Council LGA employed 22.3% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 12.1% in Managers; and 20.5% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula) and Victoria Daly Regional Council LGA were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Sales Workers (10.0% compared to 4.6%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (16.0% compared to 12.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (13.7% compared to 21.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (14.5% compared to 20.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula) increased by 2 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Unincorporated NT (ex. Nhulunbuy and Alyangula) between 2016 and 2021.

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