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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more managers in South Gippsland Shire in 2021 than any other occupation.
South Gippsland Shire'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 South Gippsland Shire's socio-economic status and skill base.
'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?'
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in South Gippsland Shire in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,870 people in total or 50.5% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Australia employed 13.7% in Managers; 24.0% in Professionals; and 12.9% in Technicians and Trades Workers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of South Gippsland Shire and Australia were:
The number of employed people in South Gippsland Shire increased by 1,427 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in South Gippsland Shire were for those employed as:
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