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Tocumwal

Occupation of employment

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

Tocumwal'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 Tocumwal'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
Tocumwal - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Moira (S) - West SLA %Number%Moira (S) - West SLA %2016 to 2021
Managers10921.223.012727.523.9-18
Professionals397.67.5388.26.6+1
Technicians and Trades Workers12524.323.311023.921.7+15
Community and Personal Service Workers214.14.1153.33.7+6
Clerical and Administrative Workers193.72.440.92.7+15
Sales Workers254.95.261.35.5+19
Machinery Operators And Drivers7214.012.78217.813.2-10
Labourers8416.318.97516.320.5+9
Not stated or inadequately described183.52.940.92.4+14
Total employed persons aged 15+514100.0100.0461100.0100.0+53
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 Tocumwal in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (125 males or 24.3%)
  • Managers (109 males or 21.2%)
  • Labourers (84 males or 16.3%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 318 males in total or 61.9% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Moira (S) - West SLA employed 23.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 23.0% in Managers; and 18.9% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Tocumwal and Moira (S) - West SLA were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (14.0% compared to 12.7%)
  • A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (3.7% compared to 2.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (16.3% compared to 18.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (21.2% compared to 23.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Tocumwal increased by 53 between 2016 and 2021.

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

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