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Bundaberg Regional CouncilCommunity profile

Elliott District

Occupation of employment

There were more male managers in the Elliott District in 2021 than any other occupation.

The Elliott 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 the Elliott District'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
Elliott District - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Bundaberg Regional Council %Number%Bundaberg Regional Council %2016 to 2021
Managers19824.113.816923.314.3+29
Professionals576.910.8628.610.8-6
Technicians and Trades Workers19323.522.616823.223.1+25
Community and Personal Service Workers253.06.5283.95.5-3
Clerical and Administrative Workers192.33.8233.23.7-4
Sales Workers263.26.6344.77.2-8
Machinery Operators And Drivers14317.415.012317.015.6+20
Labourers15719.118.710815.018.0+48
Not stated or inadequately described161.92.381.11.8+8
Total employed persons aged 15+821100.0100.0725100.0100.0+96
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 Elliott District in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Managers (198 males or 24.1%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (193 males or 23.5%)
  • Labourers (157 males or 19.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 548 males in total or 66.7% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Bundaberg Regional Council employed 13.8% in Managers; 22.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 18.7% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the Elliott District and Bundaberg Regional Council were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (24.1% compared to 13.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (6.9% compared to 10.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (3.2% compared to 6.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (3.0% compared to 6.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Elliott District increased by 96 between 2016 and 2021.

There were no major differences in the Elliott District between 2016 and 2021.

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