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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male labourers in Colac - Central in 2021 than any other occupation.
Colac - Central'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 Colac - Central'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 Colac - Central in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Labourers (192 males or 26.4%)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (147 males or 20.2%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (115 males or 15.8%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 454 males in total or 62.4% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Colac Otway Shire employed 21.8% in Labourers; 21.2% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 13.2% in Machinery Operators And Drivers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Colac - Central and Colac Otway Shire were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (26.4% compared to 21.8%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (15.8% compared to 13.2%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (6.7% compared to 5.0%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (12.8% compared to 20.2%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Colac - Central decreased by 52 between 2016 and 2021.
There were no major differences in Colac - Central between 2016 and 2021.
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