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South Gippsland ShireCommunity profile

Leongatha

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Leongatha in 2021 than any other occupation.

Leongatha'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 Leongatha'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
Leongatha - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%South Gippsland Shire %Number%South Gippsland Shire %2016 to 2021
Managers17914.324.218915.625.3-10
Professionals15412.310.613611.28.8+18
Technicians and Trades Workers34927.824.132426.723.3+25
Community and Personal Service Workers725.74.6635.24.0+9
Clerical and Administrative Workers272.23.0463.83.2-19
Sales Workers796.35.2917.55.2-12
Machinery Operators And Drivers16112.811.215913.112.9+2
Labourers20216.114.819816.315.7+4
Not stated or inadequately described262.12.390.71.6+17
Total employed persons aged 15+1,254100.0100.01,215100.0100.0+39
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Leongatha in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (349 males or 27.8%)
  • Labourers (202 males or 16.1%)
  • Managers (179 males or 14.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 730 males in total or 58.2% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, South Gippsland Shire employed 24.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 14.8% in Labourers; and 24.2% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Leongatha and South Gippsland Shire were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (27.8% compared to 24.1%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (12.3% compared to 10.6%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (12.8% compared to 11.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (14.3% compared to 24.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Leongatha increased by 39 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in Leongatha between 2016 and 2021.

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