Planning area 1
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Planning area 1 in 2016 than any other occupation.
Planning area 1'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 Planning area 1's socio-economic status and skill base.
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?'
Employed persons aged 15 years and over
| Occupation of employment | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning area 1 - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area % | Number | % | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 1,971 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 1,847 | 11.6 | 12.0 | +124 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 2,969 | 17.4 | 19.8 | 2,855 | 17.9 | 18.7 | +114 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 2,899 | 17.0 | 14.7 | 2,725 | 17.1 | 14.7 | +174 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 2,393 | 14.0 | 12.8 | 2,029 | 12.7 | 11.7 | +365 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 1,951 | 11.5 | 13.1 | 1,971 | 12.4 | 14.6 | -20 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 1,773 | 10.4 | 10.9 | 1,794 | 11.2 | 11.7 | -20 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 974 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 886 | 5.6 | 5.3 | +87 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 1,864 | 10.9 | 10.5 | 1,652 | 10.4 | 10.0 | +212 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 238 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 195 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +43 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 17,037 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15,959 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +1,078 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Planning area 1 in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (2,969 people or 17.4%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,899 people or 17.0%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (2,393 people or 14.0%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,261 people in total or 48.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area employed 19.8% in Professionals; 14.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Planning area 1 and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.0% compared to 14.7%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (14.0% compared to 12.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (17.4% compared to 19.8%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.5% compared to 13.1%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Planning area 1 increased by 1,078 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Planning area 1 were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+365 persons)
- Labourers (+212 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+174 persons)
- Managers (+124 persons)