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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area in 2021 than any other occupation.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area'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 Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area'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?'
Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (3,921 males or 21.8%)
- Managers (3,480 males or 19.3%)
- Professionals (3,344 males or 18.6%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 10,745 males in total or 59.7% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Palerang Eastern Areas employed 19.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 28.3% in Managers; and 13.6% in Professionals.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area and Palerang Eastern Areas were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.6% compared to 13.6%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (7.5% compared to 4.6%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (7.1% compared to 4.6%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (19.3% compared to 28.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area increased by 2,768 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+793 males)
- Managers (+663 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+577 males)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (+286 males)
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