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Shepparton South East

Occupation of employment

There were more labourers in Shepparton South East in 2021 than any other occupation.

Shepparton South East'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 Shepparton South East's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

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?'

Occupation of employment
Shepparton South East - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212011Change
OccupationNumber%City of Greater Shepparton %Number%City of Greater Shepparton %2011 to 2021
Managers2089.414.21829.314.9+25
Professionals26111.817.621611.016.7+45
Technicians and Trades Workers29513.413.633717.114.1-42
Community and Personal Service Workers30513.811.721410.88.9+91
Clerical and Administrative Workers1918.611.122911.612.2-38
Sales Workers23610.79.024712.510.2-11
Machinery Operators And Drivers1928.76.61658.46.8+27
Labourers45120.414.334617.514.2+105
Not stated or inadequately described632.92.0331.72.0+29
Total employed persons aged 15+2,209100.0100.01,972100.0100.0+236
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Shepparton South East in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Labourers (451 people or 20.4%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (305 people or 13.8%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (295 people or 13.4%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,051 people in total or 47.6% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, the City of Greater Shepparton employed 14.3% in Labourers; 11.7% in Community and Personal Service Workers; and 13.6% in Technicians and Trades Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Shepparton South East and the City of Greater Shepparton were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (20.4% compared to 14.3%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (11.8% compared to 17.6%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Managers (9.4% compared to 14.2%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (8.6% compared to 11.1%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Shepparton South East increased by 237 between 2011 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2011 and 2021 in Shepparton South East were for those employed as:

  • Labourers (+105 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+91 persons)

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