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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in the Shire of Murray in 2021 than any other occupation.
The Shire of Murray'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 Shire of Murray's socio-economic status and skill base.
'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?'
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Shire of Murray in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
In combination these three occupations accounted for 2,655 males in total or 68.5% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Pinjarra - West Pinjarra (part) employed 32.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 26.5% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 14.2% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of the Shire of Murray and Pinjarra - West Pinjarra (part) were:
The number of employed males in Shire of Murray increased by 402 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in the Shire of Murray were for those employed as:
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