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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more female community and personal service workers in Division 2 in 2021 than any other occupation.
Division 2'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 Division 2'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 female resident population in Division 2 in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (405 females or 20.0%)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (377 females or 18.6%)
- Professionals (312 females or 15.4%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,094 females in total or 54.1% of the employed female resident population.
In comparison, Bundaberg North employed 23.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 17.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 15.3% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Division 2 and Bundaberg North were:
- A larger percentage of females employed as Managers (11.1% compared to 7.8%)
- A larger percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (18.6% compared to 17.0%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (20.0% compared to 23.8%)
- A smaller percentage of females employed as Labourers (14.0% compared to 16.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed females in Division 2 increased by 516 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Division 2 were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+160 females)
- Professionals (+83 females)
- Clerical and Administrative Workers (+70 females)
- Labourers (+68 females)
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