idc-logo
svg rectangle color
G21 RegionCommunity profile

Barwon South West Region

Occupation of employment

There were more professionals in Barwon South West Region in 2021 than any other occupation.

Barwon South West Region'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 Barwon South West Region'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
Barwon South West Region - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%G21 Region %Number%G21 Region %2016 to 2021
Managers29,57214.112.823,88713.712.0+5,685
Professionals44,46921.122.233,65519.320.3+10,814
Technicians and Trades Workers29,57314.114.625,24714.515.1+4,326
Community and Personal Service Workers27,02612.913.120,91512.012.5+6,111
Clerical and Administrative Workers22,44110.711.119,72611.311.9+2,715
Sales Workers18,1488.68.617,3199.910.0+829
Machinery Operators And Drivers12,6066.05.910,7296.25.9+1,877
Labourers22,74910.810.019,96911.510.6+2,780
Not stated or inadequately described3,6911.81.72,8521.61.7+839
Total employed persons aged 15+210,266100.0100.0174,299100.0100.0+35,967
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Please refer to specific data notes for more information

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Barwon South West Region in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (44,469 people or 21.1%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (29,573 people or 14.1%)
  • Managers (29,572 people or 14.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 103,614 people in total or 49.3% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, G21 Region employed 22.2% in Professionals; 14.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 12.8% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Barwon South West Region and G21 Region were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (14.1% compared to 12.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (21.1% compared to 22.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Barwon South West Region increased by 35,967 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Barwon South West Region were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+10,814 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+6,111 persons)
  • Managers (+5,685 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+4,326 persons)

DISCLAIMER: While all due care has been taken to ensure that the content of this website is accurate and current, there may be errors or omissions in it and no legal responsibility is accepted for the information and opinions in this website.

Please view our Privacy Policy, Terms of use and Legal notices.

ABS Data and the copyright in the ABS Data remains the property of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The copyright in the way .id has modified, transformed or reconfigured the ABS Data as published on this website remains the property of .id. ABS Data can be accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au. ABS data can be used under license - terms published on ABS website. intermediary.management@abs.gov.au if you have any queries or wish to distribute any ABS data.