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Northern Tasmania Region

Occupation of employment

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There were more male technicians and trades workers in Northern Tasmania Region in 2021 than any other occupation.

Northern Tasmania 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 Northern Tasmania Region'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
Northern Tasmania Region - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Dorset Council area %Number%Dorset Council area %2016 to 2021
Managers5,63716.224.84,96616.525.3+671
Professionals4,75313.74.94,13813.84.5+615
Technicians and Trades Workers7,69522.120.56,65122.118.5+1,044
Community and Personal Service Workers2,3786.82.91,7795.92.9+599
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,6484.72.51,5105.02.5+138
Sales Workers2,3006.64.22,2297.45.2+71
Machinery Operators And Drivers4,72713.617.64,10213.618.5+625
Labourers4,88614.020.44,12913.720.0+757
Not stated or inadequately described7632.22.15751.92.4+188
Total employed persons aged 15+34,777100.0100.030,079100.0100.0+4,698
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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, 2016 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 male resident population in Northern Tasmania Region in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (7,695 males or 22.1%)
  • Managers (5,637 males or 16.2%)
  • Labourers (4,886 males or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 18,218 males in total or 52.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, Dorset Council area employed 20.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 24.8% in Managers; and 20.4% in Labourers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Northern Tasmania Region and Dorset Council area were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (13.7% compared to 4.9%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (16.2% compared to 24.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Labourers (14.0% compared to 20.4%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (13.6% compared to 17.6%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Northern Tasmania Region increased by 4,698 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Northern Tasmania Region were for those employed as:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,044 males)
  • Labourers (+757 males)
  • Managers (+671 males)
  • Machinery Operators And Drivers (+625 males)

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