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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Wyong, Warnervale and Gorokan in 2021 than any other occupation.
Wyong, Warnervale and Gorokan'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 Wyong, Warnervale and Gorokan'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 Wyong, Warnervale and Gorokan in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (2,985 males or 24.4%)
- Labourers (1,890 males or 15.4%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (1,722 males or 14.1%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 6,597 males in total or 53.9% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Budgewoi - Halekulani - Buff Point employed 28.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 16.9% in Labourers; and 14.0% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Wyong, Warnervale and Gorokan and Budgewoi - Halekulani - Buff Point were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Managers (12.0% compared to 9.9%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (11.6% compared to 9.8%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (24.4% compared to 28.8%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (15.4% compared to 16.9%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Wyong, Warnervale and Gorokan increased by 2,386 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2011 and 2021 in Wyong, Warnervale and Gorokan were for those employed as:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+503 males)
- Professionals (+390 males)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+324 males)
- Labourers (+321 males)
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