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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Darling Downs area in 2021 than any other occupation.
Darling Downs area'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 Darling Downs area'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 male resident population in Darling Downs area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (275 males or 30.2%)
- Managers (144 males or 15.8%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (137 males or 15.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 556 males in total or 61.1% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Western Australia employed 24.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.5% in Managers; and 12.8% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Darling Downs area and Western Australia were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (30.2% compared to 24.3%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (15.1% compared to 12.8%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (15.8% compared to 14.5%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (10.5% compared to 18.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Darling Downs area increased by 165 between 2016 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Darling Downs area between 2016 and 2021.
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