North Wonthaggi
Occupation of employment
There were more technicians and trades workers in North Wonthaggi in 2021 than any other occupation.
North Wonthaggi'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 North Wonthaggi'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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wonthaggi - Employed persons (Usual residence) | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Occupation | Number | % | Bass Coast Shire % | Number | % | Bass Coast Shire % | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Managers | 139 | 9.5 | 14.6 | 124 | 11.6 | 14.6 | +15 | 15001 |
| Professionals | 179 | 12.3 | 18.1 | 103 | 9.7 | 14.5 | +75 | 15002 |
 Technicians and Trades Workers | 264 | 18.1 | 16.1 | 188 | 17.7 | 18.0 | +76 | 15003 |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 220 | 15.1 | 12.8 | 119 | 11.2 | 10.3 | +100 | 15004 |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 135 | 9.3 | 10.5 | 123 | 11.6 | 10.1 | +11 | 15005 |
| Sales Workers | 196 | 13.5 | 10.2 | 145 | 13.6 | 10.4 | +51 | 15006 |
| Machinery Operators And Drivers | 82 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 71 | 6.7 | 5.7 | +11 | 15007 |
| Labourers | 210 | 14.4 | 11.0 | 167 | 15.7 | 14.2 | +42 | 15008 |
| Not stated or inadequately described | 23 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 23 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 0 | 15009 |
| Total employed persons aged 15+ | 1,456 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 1,067 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +389 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Usual residence data)
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in North Wonthaggi in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (264 people or 18.1%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (220 people or 15.1%)
- Labourers (210 people or 14.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 694 people in total or 47.7% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Bass Coast Shire employed 16.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 11.0% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of North Wonthaggi and Bass Coast Shire were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.4% compared to 11.0%)
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (13.5% compared to 10.2%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.3% compared to 18.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.5% compared to 14.6%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in North Wonthaggi increased by 389 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in North Wonthaggi were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+100 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+76 persons)
- Professionals (+75 persons)
- Sales Workers (+51 persons)