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Shire of Northam

Occupation of employment

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There were more technicians and trades workers in the Shire of Northam in 2021 than any other occupation.

The Shire of Northam'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 Northam'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?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Shire of Northam - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%Regional WA %Number%Regional WA %2011 to 2021
Managers57312.514.360213.515.1-29
Professionals57912.714.655512.413.3+24
Technicians and Trades Workers73916.117.674616.718.9-7
Community and Personal Service Workers57112.510.947710.78.5+94
Clerical and Administrative Workers54511.910.360413.511.4-59
Sales Workers4159.17.13688.27.1+47
Machinery Operators And Drivers46510.210.84219.411.3+44
Labourers60513.212.562013.912.8-15
Not stated or inadequately described861.91.9751.71.6+11
Total employed persons aged 15+4,577100.0100.04,468100.0100.0+109
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Shire of Northam in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (739 people or 16.1%)
  • Labourers (605 people or 13.2%)
  • Professionals (579 people or 12.7%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,923 people in total or 42.0% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Regional WA employed 17.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.5% in Labourers; and 14.6% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the Shire of Northam and Regional WA were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (9.1% compared to 7.1%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.9% compared to 10.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (12.7% compared to 14.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.5% compared to 14.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Shire of Northam increased by 109 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in the Shire of Northam were for those employed as:

  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+94 persons)
  • Clerical and Administrative Workers (-59 persons)

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