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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Cowes - Ventnor and District in 2021 than any other occupation.
Cowes - Ventnor and District'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 Cowes - Ventnor and District'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Cowes - Ventnor and District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (423 males or 28.1%)
- Managers (244 males or 16.2%)
- Labourers (215 males or 14.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 882 males in total or 58.6% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Wellington Shire Council employed 25.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 19.6% in Managers; and 14.3% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Cowes - Ventnor and District and Wellington Shire Council were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (28.1% compared to 25.2%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (7.7% compared to 5.3%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (6.4% compared to 11.8%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (16.2% compared to 19.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Cowes - Ventnor and District increased by 627 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in Cowes - Ventnor and District were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+180 males)
- Professionals (+108 males)
- Labourers (+100 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+62 males)
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