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Caboolture (West)

Occupation of employment

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There were more female community and personal service workers in Caboolture (West) in 2021 than any other occupation.

Caboolture (West)'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 Caboolture (West)'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?'

Occupation of employment
Caboolture (West) - Employed females (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Moreton Bay %Number%City of Moreton Bay %2016 to 2021
Managers1577.69.41268.48.6+30
Professionals32115.621.820013.320.1+120
Technicians and Trades Workers954.64.6654.44.6+29
Community and Personal Service Workers51424.920.035123.418.2+163
Clerical and Administrative Workers34316.622.027318.224.4+70
Sales Workers26813.011.622915.313.5+38
Machinery Operators And Drivers502.41.6201.41.5+29
Labourers25912.67.521914.67.8+39
Not stated or inadequately described472.31.6151.01.4+32
Total employed persons aged 15+2,061100.0100.01,502100.0100.0+559
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the female resident population in Caboolture (West) in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (514 females or 24.9%)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (343 females or 16.6%)
  • Professionals (321 females or 15.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,178 females in total or 57.2% of the employed female resident population.

In comparison, the City of Moreton Bay employed 20.0% in Community and Personal Service Workers; 22.0% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; and 21.8% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the female population of Caboolture (West) and the City of Moreton Bay were:

  • A larger percentage of females employed as Labourers (12.6% compared to 7.5%)
  • A larger percentage of females employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (24.9% compared to 20.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Professionals (15.6% compared to 21.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of females employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (16.6% compared to 22.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed females in Caboolture (West) increased by 559 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of female residents between 2016 and 2021 in Caboolture (West) were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+163 females)
  • Professionals (+120 females)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (+70 females)

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