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Alkimos

Occupation of employment

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

Alkimos'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 Alkimos'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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Alkimos - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Clarkson %Number%Clarkson %2016 to 2021
Managers5169.89.02979.18.4+219
Professionals91817.416.251515.814.9+403
Technicians and Trades Workers1,00319.016.867220.619.5+331
Community and Personal Service Workers81715.515.146614.312.7+351
Clerical and Administrative Workers66412.613.248114.713.2+183
Sales Workers4318.29.33079.411.0+124
Machinery Operators And Drivers4007.67.72006.17.4+200
Labourers4618.711.02969.111.2+165
Not stated or inadequately described671.31.7351.11.8+32
Total employed persons aged 15+5,272100.0100.03,269100.0100.0+2,003
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

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

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (1,003 people or 19.0%)
  • Professionals (918 people or 17.4%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (817 people or 15.5%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,738 people in total or 51.9% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Clarkson employed 16.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.2% in Professionals; and 15.1% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Alkimos and Clarkson were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (19.0% compared to 16.8%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Professionals (17.4% compared to 16.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Labourers (8.7% compared to 11.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (8.2% compared to 9.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Alkimos increased by 2,003 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Alkimos were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+403 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+351 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+331 persons)
  • Managers (+219 persons)

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