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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idThere were more male technicians and trades workers in Shellharbour City in 2021 than any other occupation.
Shellharbour City'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 Shellharbour City'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 Shellharbour City in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:
- Technicians and Trades Workers (4,972 males or 28.4%)
- Machinery Operators And Drivers (2,677 males or 15.3%)
- Labourers (2,318 males or 13.3%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 9,967 males in total or 57.0% of the employed male resident population.
In comparison, Calderwood employed 29.7% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 12.9% in Machinery Operators And Drivers; and 8.4% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Shellharbour City and Calderwood were:
- A larger percentage of males employed as Labourers (13.3% compared to 8.4%)
- A larger percentage of males employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (15.3% compared to 12.9%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (10.9% compared to 14.1%)
- A smaller percentage of males employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (7.1% compared to 9.5%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed males in Shellharbour City increased by 2,040 between 2016 and 2021.
The largest changes in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Shellharbour City were for those employed as:
- Professionals (+558 males)
- Technicians and Trades Workers (+486 males)
- Managers (+242 males)
- Community and Personal Service Workers (+203 males)
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