Planning area 2
Occupation of employment
There were more professionals in Planning area 2 in 2016 than any other occupation.
Planning area 2'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 2'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 2 - Employed persons (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Planning area 3 % | Number | % | Planning area 3 % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| Managers | 225 | 9.6 | 10.8 | 210 | 9.5 | 10.5 | +15 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 415 | 17.7 | 16.0 | 398 | 18.1 | 16.9 | +17 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 415 | 17.7 | 17.9 | 423 | 19.2 | 17.3 | -8 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 326 | 13.9 | 14.6 | 261 | 11.9 | 14.1 | +65 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 266 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 299 | 13.6 | 13.4 | -33 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 253 | 10.8 | 11.0 | 229 | 10.4 | 10.0 | +24 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 120 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 118 | 5.4 | 6.0 | +2 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 280 | 11.9 | 10.9 | 252 | 11.4 | 10.7 | +28 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 49 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 12 | 0.5 | 1.2 | +37 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 2,349 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 2,202 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +147 | |
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).
(Enumerated data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Planning area 2 in 2016 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Professionals (415 people or 17.7%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (415 people or 17.7%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (326 people or 13.9%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,156 people in total or 49.2% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Planning area 3 employed 16.0% in Professionals; 17.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 14.6% in Community and Personal Service Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Planning area 2 and Planning area 3 were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (17.7% compared to 16.0%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.6% compared to 10.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Planning area 2 increased by 147 between 2011 and 2016.
The largest change in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2016 in Planning area 2 was for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+65 persons)