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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in the City of Cockburn in 2021 than any other occupation.
The City of Cockburn'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 City of Cockburn'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 City of Cockburn in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (8,720 males or 27.0%)
- Professionals (6,037 males or 18.7%)
- Managers (4,363 males or 13.5%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 19,120 males in total or 59.2% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Greater Perth employed 23.4% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 20.5% in Professionals; and 14.1% in Managers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the City of Cockburn and Greater Perth were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (27.0% compared to 23.4%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.7% compared to 20.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in City of Cockburn increased by 12,229 between 2006 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2006 and 2021 in the City of Cockburn were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+3,480 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+2,621 males)
- Managers (+1,918 males)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+1,073 males)
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