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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more technicians and trades workers in the Cessnock planning district in 2021 than any other occupation.
The Cessnock planning 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 Cessnock planning district'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 resident population in Cessnock planning district in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (1,748 people or 17.1%)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (1,540 people or 15.0%)
- Labourers (1,379 people or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 4,667 people in total or 45.6% of the employed resident population.
In comparison, Cessnock City employed 18.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 13.9% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 12.8% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the Cessnock planning district and Cessnock City were:
- A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (15.0% compared to 13.9%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (17.1% compared to 18.1%)
- A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (9.8% compared to 10.8%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in Cessnock planning district increased by 1,138 between 2011 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in the Cessnock planning district were for those employed as:
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+515 persons)
- Managers (+192 persons)
- Labourers (+152 persons)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+120 persons)
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